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Tuomey trustees may face personal risk Attorney General’s Office opinion refers to penalties from any future lawsuits brought

BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com An opinion from the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office says the board members and officers of Tuomey Healthcare System cannot be protected by the hospital from possible fines and

penalties should they be found liable in a future lawsuit.

In its recently issued opinion, the Attorney General’s Office makes it clear it thinks there is no current reason for Tuomey to protect its officials, since they are not named as part of the current fed-

Duke plans rate increase starting later this month

eral lawsuit the hospital faces. For the past eight years, the local hospital has been the focus of a federal lawsuit accusing Tuomey of negotiating illegal contracts with doctors that thereby resulted in fraudulent Medicare claims.

At the same time, the

state’s legal counsel says state laws could make it difficult for Tuomey to protect its officers in the future.

“If trustees and officers are found by a court of law to have violated the South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act, the South Carolina Trust

Code, or any other law addressed herein, then Tuomey may not indemnify these individuals,” the Attorney General’s Office writes.

And while the office also stresses its opinion is simply that, and not an

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FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS Regulators have approved a rate increase of about 10 percent over the next two years for Duke Energy customers in South Carolina.

The Public Service Commission says Duke Energy’s residential customers will see about a 7 percent increase starting later this month with an additional 3 percent increase in 2014.

Duke Energy initially asked for a 15 percent increase, and the Office of Regulatory Staff countered by asking the commission to cut it in half. The 10 percent increase is a compromise.

Officials say the utility needs the additional money to recoup what it has already paid for new power plants and equipment to comply with regulations. Duke Energy has 540,000 customers in South Carolina, mostly in the Upstate.

The company serves residents in Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties.

While the rate increase will be passed on to all of its customers, the company has been working with the city of Sumter, Sumter County government, Sumter Housing Authority, Wateree Community Actions Inc. and the South Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program to reduce power consumption for homeowners in low-income areas.

Up to 1,600 households in Sumter are eligible to receive energy SEE DUKE RATES, PAGE A10

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A UPS tractor trailer carrying several pallets of nails overturned along Bethel Church Road shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday, blocking the road near the intersection with Cody Road to traffic for several hours. While there was extensive damage to both the cab and the trailer of the truck, first responders on the scene said the driver of the truck escaped relatively unharmed.

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A Manning man facing more than 100 years on several drug trafficking and possession charges dating back to 2011 was instead sentenced to eight years after

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Manning attorney Shaun Kent said Wednesday he expects his client, Christopher Polite of 1146 Waynes Drive in Manning, to serve roughly half of that time. Polite, 24, pleaded guilty Tuesday — after a jury was picked Monday for trial —

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to 15 drug charges, including three counts of distribution of crack cocaine, six counts of distribution of crack cocaine, one count of distribution of marijuana and four counts of possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

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4 face charges for reportedly stealing, selling gun

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com Four people, one of them a teenager, are facing charges after reportedly breaking into a home, stealing a gun and selling it.

Diamond Denise Bryan, 22, of 2530 Edmunds Drive and Reneakia Sharee Dingle, 22, of 80 Habitat Court, both of Sumter, and Tishaka Shanae Pearson, 22, of 41 Snowy Lane, Bishopville, were arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree burglary, accessory after the fact to a felony and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

An unidentified 16-year-

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old Sumter boy was also arrested and charged with first-degree burglary and accessory after the fact to a felony.

BRYAN At 12:41 p.m.

Monday, a man in the 3000 block of Ithica Drive reported seeing two women and a man breaking into a home PEARSON across the street.

He told sheriff’s deputies the group pulled up to the house while no one was home in a blue Chevrolet Lumina. One woman knocked on the door,

and when they got no response, the man kicked in the front door.

Moments later, the three were reportedly seen DINGLE leaving the home carrying a “slim pole-like object,” got into the car which apparently contained another suspect and left the scene.

Deputies arrived moments later and noted a large dent in the front door and a bent door frame from the force of the break-in. The residents also arrived back at the home and said the only thing they could find missing was a black and brown .22-caliber

Winchester rifle with an unattached scope, valued at $150, as well as an undetermined amount of change. The victim said the gun had belonged to her grandfather and was inside the bedroom prior to the burglary.

Law enforcement soon made contact with a business in the 100 block of South Lafayette Drive and confirmed that after the burglary, a woman matching the description of one of the suspects and another woman came in and sold a Winchester and scope for $50.

The victim was called to the business and confirmed the rifle was her grandfather’s.

Using the information from the business, investigators were soon able to locate the woman and the other suspects in the burglary. The three adults are also charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor for enticing the 16-year-old, identified as a cousin of one of the suspects, to take part in the crime. The adults are being held at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, and the teenager has been transferred to the state Juvenile Justice facility in Columbia.

Reach Bristow Marchant at (803) 774-1272.

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SUATS meeting today at City Centre The policy committee of the Sumter Urban Area Transportation Study will meet today for the first time in five months.

Committee members will gather at 10 a.m. at the City Centre, 25 N. Main St. The committee previously approved a five-year update to the area’s longrange transportation plan at a meeting in April.

Today’s meeting will consider projects for the transportation infrastructure plan for a five-year period running from 2014 to 2019. Committee members will also hear updates on “phase three” of the Alice Drive widening project, the streetscape on South Main Street and sidewalk construction on South Harvin Street.

Members will also hear an update on the penny capital sales tax project.

Pianists present free concert today Pianists Annette Matthews and Eddie Huss will present a concert at 4 p.m. today at Trinity United Methodist Church. Sponsored by the Woman’s Afternoon Music Club, the concert is free and open to the public.

Nana’s Diner opens in Dalzell

Lettie Appleby, left, and Daniel Edwards, co-owners of Nana’s Diner, show off the brick oven they use for their pizzas.

The new Dalzell restaurant shares space with Brick Oven Pizza off Old Camden Highway.

BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com Daniel Edwards and Lettie Appleby love their little community of Dalzell.

They also love each other.

So when Appleby expressed interest in starting a restaurant that Edwards thought would be great for the area, they became co-owners of Nana’s Diner about a month ago.

“When I was a NANA’S DINER kid, there was a small grill my WHERE: 4275 Old Camden friends and I’d ride Highway, Dalzell back and forth to PHONE: (803) 499-5200 on my bike to grab WHEN: Open 11 a.m. to 3 a hamburger,” Edp.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 9 wards said. “This is p.m. Tuesday through my first experience Saturday; closed on Sunday (in the food industry), but it’s been one of her dreams.”

The country cooking place shares space with Brick Oven Pizza.

“We do it all,” Appleby said. “We’re a family friendly, non-smoking restaurant with a full menu. Everything is homemade. Everything is from scratch, and nothing comes from a box.”

The restaurant is named for Edwards’ mother, Dorothy Edwards.

“All the grandchildren call her ‘Nana,’” Daniel Edwards said. “She was a lot of the drive for this place. She made it possible.”

Nana also comes in all the time, he said, and others have already become regulars.

“You can get food anywhere,” Charles Dinkins said. “You know you feel wel-

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comed here. They are glad to see you and glad you came. They are friendly and helpful, and the food is good. I’ve eaten here almost every day.”

While his wife’s favorite is the pork chops, Dinkins said he likes the fried chicken.

“It’s country cooking,” he said. “So there is rice and gravy and all those vegetables. The pizza is good, too, though.”

Fried chicken is usually Tuesday’s special, and fried pork chops are served on Thursday. Fridays feature seafood, which has also been a big hit, Edwards said.

“We have wonderful lunch specials,” Appleby said.

Mondays and Wednesdays are the cook’s choice, she said, and Edwards said he posts pictures of the day’s specials to the Nana’s Diner Facebook page.

They also take suggestions, having tried liver and onions one time as well as shepherd’s pie.

“We’re open to about everything,” Edwards said. “If people want it, we’ll see if we can bring it in. If it does real well, we’ll do it again.”

They also like to give back to the community, Appleby said, having taken requested pepperoni and jalapeño pizza to the local fire station for no charge. Edwards used to be a volunteer firefighter.

The pair hopes to collaborate on church and school benefits in the future, and Appleby said she hopes to display local school banners and such in the restaurant soon.

Eat in and carry-out are available, and Edwards said down the road they may consider a pick-up window.

Saturday diabetes fundraiser will feature 124-mile ride

BY ROBERT J. BAKER bbaker@theitem.com Diane Sheesley has lived with diabetes since her diagnosis last November.

But before that, the disease had long been a part of her life: Her father succumbed to complications from the disease when she was a teenager, and her daughter was diagnosed 23 years ago when the girl was just 6.

So when Sheesley said the 4th annual Bikers Against Diabetes Charity Run being held Saturday means a lot to her, she’s not just talking about herself.

“You don’t see many people doing anything for diabetes,” she said. “(According to the American Diabetes Association), it’s the least federally

funded illness, but it causes more deaths annually than AIDS and breast cancer put together.”

The run, which Sheesley organized with a friend for the first time in 2010, begins with registration at 10 a.m.

Saturday at Jimmy’s of Sumter, 3201 Broad St. It will feature a 124-mile ride through Sumter, Camden, Hartsville, Bishopville and back, ending at Jimmy’s at about 5:30 p.m.

Sheesley said all vehicles are welcomed, despite the event’s name.

“The first vehicle’s out at 11, with registration for an hour beforehand,” she said.

“We welcome any vehicles, and we’ve had cars, trucks, mo-peds and bikes. Probably the only thing we haven’t had yet is a bicycle.”

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In its first year, the run raised $3,000 for the American Diabetes Association.

“The second year was $5,400, and then we got over $5,800 last year,” Sheesley said.

“We’re hoping that maybe we can top that this year.

Sheesley is also hopeful the group can beat last year’s number of participants.

“We had about 70 bikers last year,” she said.

Registration fees are $15 per person and $20 per couple. There will be free food for participants in the run, with meals available for $6 each for those not participating in the full run.

“We will also have free diabetes info and a live auction starting at 6 p.m.,” Sheesley said.

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can Diabetes Association manager of special events and fundraising, told The Item in April that money raised by events such as Bikers Against Diabetes “provide the much-needed funds for research to help us get that much closer to finding a cure for this devastating disease.”

South Carolina currently ranks seventh in the country in diabetes-related deaths, Bickley said, with more than 350,000 people living with the disease in the state. Nationally, more than 26 million children and adults have diabetes, whether Type 1 or Type 2.

And as Sheesley pointed out, about seven million people are “unaware they have the disease,” according to an ADA press release.

“Recent estimates project that as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes in 2050 unless we take steps to stop diabetes now,” the release states.

“That’s why this is so important to me,” Sheesley said. “It’s a silent killer, and you have millions of people walking around out there who don’t even know they have it. Anything we can do to promote awareness and aid in prevention — and hopefully one day find a cure — we want to do.”

For more information, contact Sheesley at (803) 8472131 or (803) 506-2865, or search Facebook for Diane BikersAgainstDiabetes (one word).

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES:

Evette Wright, 44, of 861 Carolina Ave., Apt. 4, was arrested Tuesday and charged with criminal domestic violence.

At 9:35 p.m., Wright reportedly swung a kitchen knife at her 49-yearold boyfriend at the home, causing a small cut to his left hand.

Wright had reportedly been drinking.

SHOOTING:

At 12:29 a.m.

Wednesday, gunshots were reportedly fired in the first block of Bradford Street. Two spent brass 9 mm casings were recovered from the roadway. No damage from the shots was reported.

SEXUAL ASSAULT:

On Tuesday, a woman reported to law enforcement that her then-boyfriend had repeatedly sexually assaulted her during an unknown time period, would beat her if she refused to have sex with him and had forced her to perform sex acts on others in exchange for drugs.

She told law enforcement she had been too scared to report these events earlier.

ASSAULT:

A woman in the 3000 block of Britton Brogdon Road reported another woman struck her in the left knee with her car at 12:32 p.m. Tuesday.

The woman had no visible injury and declined medical treatment.

A woman reported that during an argument with a 28-year-

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old man in the 4400 block of Dorsey Drive at 9:42 a.m. Tuesday, the man reportedly threw a clothes hanger at the woman, striking her in the mouth. He then reportedly pushed her to the ground and fled the scene.

A 45-year-old man told law enforcement that a 46-year-old woman punched him repeatedly on the left side of his head, ear and left hand about 8:36 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of Main Street. He had redness, swelling and cuts in the noted locations.

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Smith, chaplaincy manager, speaks to hospital employees Wednesday at noon on the hospital grounds at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. The hospital’s Chaplaincy Services invited employees to gather around the flag pole to remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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FIRE:

At 4:13 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters responded to a fire in a vacant residence in the 300 block of Hannah Street. The 1,200-square-feet was reportedly 50 percent involved when fire engines arrived. The fire caused damage estimated at $10,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

At 2:55 a.m.

Wednesday, firefighters responded to a fire in a doublewide mobile home on Lois Lane.

Damage to the home is estimated at $10,000.

The cause of the fire was undetermined. No injuries were reported.

BELOW: Employees gather for the remembrance Wednesday.

EMS CALLS:

On Tuesday, Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 46 calls.

Forty-two were medical calls, two were stand-bys for the fire department, one was a motor vehicle wreck, and one was listed as “other trauma.�

Michelle R. Breaux-Smith, chaplaincy office coordinator, sings Wednesday during the service.

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Fight continues on S.C. deadbeat parents system COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina still lacks a computer system for tracking deadbeat parents, 16 years after missing a federal deadline, as contract disputes continue and federal fines exceed $100 million.

The state has canceled its contract with Hewlett Packard and wants the company barred from winning future state contracts.

HP argues the delays are because of the state’s mismanagement, The Greenville News reported. “Time and time again, the state changed its mind with regard to the type of system it wanted, pulling the rug out from under (HP) as it tried to accommodate shifting demands and moving targets,� the company responded in documents filed with the state’s procurement office.

The latest dispute first goes before a state procurement officer next month and, if not settled there, could end up in court. The litigation will determine who must pay the federal fines that will continue until the project is complete, said attorney Marc Manos, who is representing the state.

South Carolina has long been the only state not complying with a 1988 federal law requir-

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Sen. Thomas Alexander, who leads the budget panel that oversees the Department of Social Services, said he’s angry about yet another delay. “It infuriates me. It frustrates me,� said Alexander, R-Walhalla. “How in the world we can be out of compliance when all the other 49 states are in is just beyond me.�

Escalating fines have amassed yearly since the state missed its extended 1997 deadline.

To resolve its last dispute, HP agreed to cover the penalties through last June.

Under last year’s settlement, the system was supposed to be working statewide this month.

Instead, the state may need to hire another contractor, Manos said.

Officials said South Carolina’s project was initially delayed because the first contractor abandoned the job in 1997, causing a flurry of lawsuits. In an agreement, the state recovered about $17.6 million. The rebid contract was initially awarded in August 2007 to Saber Corp., which was bought by Electronic Data Systems, which was then bought by HP.

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ABOVE: Sam Haywood participates in the ring toss game Tuesday during Morningside of Sumter’s Down Home County Fair event. Morningside had a county fair luncheon followed by fair games and treats as part of the National Assisted Living Week celebration. Events were held each day at the assisted living residence. Today, residents and guests will start the day with senior yoga, followed by a hometown picnic lunch of fried chicken, homestyle salads, lemonade and apple pie.

LEFT: Barbara Francisco takes aim at a target. The day offered a preview of the Sumter County Fair, which starts Sept. 24.

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BY TOM MURPHY AP Business Writer Your company may be having second thoughts about the health insurance it offers to your spouse. That means you might wind up paying more for that coverage or have to switch your spouse to another plan as early as next year.

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Those surcharges average about $100 a month, or roughly double what they averaged a couple years ago.

The study also found that 4 percent of companies excluded spouses from their health plans when similar coverage was available through the spouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employer. And an additional 8 percent planned to do so next year.

The changes, which many companies will announce as part of the open enrollment period this fall for health plans that start Jan. 1, are an effort by employers to control rising health care costs. Employer-provided coverage is the most common form of health insurance in the U.S., covering about 149 million workers, according to the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation. And benefits consultants say that total could grow next year when the health care overhaul starts requiring most U.S. residents to have insurance.

Tracy Watts, a senior partner at benefits consultancy Mercer, said companies â&#x20AC;&#x153;are looking for ways to still provide this (health insurance) benefit that is so valuable to their employees but at the same time manage how much they can afford to pay for those benefits.â&#x20AC;?

When considering possible cuts, health care costs for spouses is an area employers consider because employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spouses tend to use the health care system more, and thus, are more costly. In fact, plans paid an average of $5,540 in medical claims per person annually for spouses last year, $4,088 for employees and about $2,000 for children and other dependents, according to Mercer.

In some cases, benefits experts blame the difference on the fact that

the spouse is often a woman.

Women tend to use the health care system more as they move through their 20s and into middle age, especially if they have children. Conversely, men generally use it more later in life.

As a result, companies are rethinking spousal coverage. Although some employers expect to add surcharges for spousal coverage or are paying a smaller share of the bill for coverage that extends beyond the individual employee, a relatively small percentage of companies are planning to not cover spouses that can get benefits elsewhere.

UPS, for instance, announced this year that it plans to drop health insurance benefits for working spouses of its nonunion employees if they can get coverage elsewhere, starting Jan. 1. The Atlanta-based company, which employs about 323,000 people in the United States, estimates that 15,000 of the 33,000 spouses it covers will be dropped.

The University of Virginia also decided to drop coverage for spouses, starting Jan. 1, if the spouse has access through his or her own employer to affordable health care. The universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health plan covers about 20,000 people.

The Associated Press also will require spouses of nonunion employees in the U.S. to seek coverage from

their own employer, starting Jan. 1.

Those spouses still will be able to enroll in APâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan for secondary coverage, which could provide an added level of payment once the spouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main insurance has paid out its coverage on a claim. The AP, which has 1,785 full-time employees in the U.S., also is negotiating a similar requirement for union-covered U.S. workers.

McGregor McCance, a spokesman for the University of Virginia, said that the university â&#x20AC;&#x153;wants to take steps today that can help it provide good benefits in the future but also contain the rising costs caused by a variety of sources.â&#x20AC;?

The exclusion of spouses will likely grow faster among smaller employers. Those companies have faced big cost hikes in recent years, in part because they have less negotiating leverage over the premiums they pay. They are more likely to be aggressive in corralling costs.

But overall, companies have to consider spousal exclusions carefully before taking such a step, said Randall Abbott, a senior health care consultant with Towers Watson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just do what everybody else does,â&#x20AC;? Abbott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to step back and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What would this mean to my employee population?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty complicated decision.â&#x20AC;?

NASA: Voyager 1 probe has left the solar system

BY ALICIA CHANG AP Science Writer LOS ANGELES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Voyager 1 has crossed a new frontier, becoming the first spacecraft ever to leave the solar system, NASA said Thursday.

Thirty-six years after it was launched from Earth on a tour of the outer planets, the pluto-

nium-powered probe is more than 11½ billion miles from the sun, cruising through interstellar space â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the vast, cold emptiness between the stars, the space agency said.

Voyager 1 actually made its exit more than a year ago, according to NASA. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dotted bound-

ary line or a signpost out there, and it was not until recently that scientists with the space agency had enough evidence to say that the probe had finally plowed through the hot plasma bubble surrounding the planets and escaped the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s influence.

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More Americans exercise while they work

BY SAM HANANEL The Associated Press WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Glued to your desk at work? Cross that off the list of excuses for not having the time to exercise.

A growing number of Americans are standing, walking and even cycling their way through the workday at treadmill desks, standup desks or other moving workstations. Others are forgoing chairs in favor of giant exercise balls to stay fit.

Walking on a treadmill while making phone calls and sorting through emails means â&#x20AC;&#x153;being productive on two fronts,â&#x20AC;? said Andrew Lockerbie, senior vice president of benefits at Brown & Brown, a global insurance consulting firm.

Lockerbie can burn 350 calories a day walking 3 to 4 miles on one of two treadmill desks that his companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indianapolis office purchased earlier this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in meetings and at my desk and on the phone all day,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to be able to have an option at my work to get some physical activity while Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m actually doing office stuff. You feel better, you get your blood moving, you think clearly.â&#x20AC;?

Treadmill desks designed for the workplace are normally set to move at 1 to 2 mph, enough to get the heart rate up but not too fast to distract from reading

or talking on the phone comfortably.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a decade since scientific studies began to show that too much sitting can lead to obesity and increase the risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Even going to the gym three times a week doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offset the harm of being sedentary for hours at a time, said Dr. James Levine, an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a glob of information that sitting is killing us,â&#x20AC;? Levine said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re basically sitting yourself into a coffin.â&#x20AC;?

More companies are intrigued by the idea of helping employees stay healthy, lose weight and reduce stress â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially if it means lower insurance costs and higher productivity, said Levine, an enthusiastic supporter of the moving workstations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even walking at 1 mile an hour has very substantial benefits,â&#x20AC;?

Levine said, such as doubling metabolic rate and improving bloodsugar levels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sweat, your body moving is sort of purring along.â&#x20AC;?

Sales at Indianapolisbased TreadDesk are expected to increase 25 percent this year as large corporations, including Microsoft, Coca-Cola, United Healthcare and Procter & Gamble have started buying the workstations in bulk, said Jerry Carr, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president.

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Josh Baldonado, an administrative assistant at Brown & Brown Insurance, works at a treadmill desk in the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices in Carmel, Ind., on Aug. 28. Workers sign up for 30 slots on the treadmills and have their phone and computer transferred to the workstations.

At LifeSpan Fitness, based in Salt Lake City, sales of treadmill desks more than tripled in 2012, said Peter Schenk, company president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the growth slowing down for several years as right now we are just moving from early adopters, which are educated and highly health conscious, to more mainstream users,â&#x20AC;? Schenk said.

With bicycle desks or desk cycles, workers

can pedal their way through the day on a small stationary bike mounted under their desk.

Treadmill desks can range from about $800 to $5,000 or more, depending on the manufacturer and model.

Desk cycles start as low as $149 for models that can fit under an existing desk but can run $1,400 or more for those with a desk built in. Standup desks can run as low as

$250 for platforms that can rest on an existing desk.

Some workers have opted for lower-profile â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and lower-cost â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ways to stay fit at work, such as sitting on giant exercise balls instead of chairs. Using the inflatable balls can help improve posture and strengthen abs, legs and back muscles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got nurses in my operating room who will use one of those

balls instead of a chair,â&#x20AC;? said Michael Maloney, a professor of orthopedics and sports medicine specialist at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Maloney said anyone trying an exercise ball, treadmill desk or moving workstation should approach it with common sense. Those who have not been exercising regularly should start using the equipment in small time increments to avoid injury, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have to just do it with some common sense and not overdo it,â&#x20AC;? Maloney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just pay attention to how their body is responding to the new activities.â&#x20AC;?

Georges Harik, founder of the Webbased instant messaging service imo.im in Palo Alto, Calif., bought two treadmill desks for his 20-person office to share three years ago.

Employees tend to sort through email or do other work while using the treadmills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do it when I can,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not possible if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really thinking hard or programming a lot. But this sort of low-grade activity that keeps people from being sedentary probably helps extend their lives by a few years, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re big fans of that.â&#x20AC;?

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Judge tosses federal permit for Charleston cruise terminal

BY BRUCE SMITH Associated Press Writer CHARLESTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In a victory for environmental and preservation groups, a federal judge on Thursday tossed out a permit for a planned $35 million South Carolina cruise terminal, saying the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not adequately review the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effects on the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think you did an end run,â&#x20AC;? U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel chastised attorneys representing the Corps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You gave this permit a bumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rush.â&#x20AC;?

His decision to send the permit back to the Corps for a more complete review came in a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the permit because the agency did not properly consider what problems the terminal could bring to the environment and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic district.

Attorneys for the Corps said work affecting the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s navigable waters, which is what the agency re-

views, consists only of installing five new clusters of pilings beneath a riverfront building now used as a warehouse.

The South Carolina State Ports Authority wants to convert that warehouse into a new terminal for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year-round cruise industry.

The Corps determined installing five clusters of pilings beneath the building would have little impact. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have an obligation to look at the entire project,â&#x20AC;?

Gergel told attorneys. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done what the law requires you to do by reducing a 108,000-square-foot project to 41 square feet of pilings. The process got distorted by limiting it to five piers.â&#x20AC;?

Gergel said there is evidence in the 1,200-page court record that the terminal is being designed for larger ships than now call and could more than triple the number of cruise passengers visiting the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Corpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; role here is not to be a waterfront zoning authority,â&#x20AC;? said Justice De-

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The Carnival Fantasy arrives in Charleston, its new home port, in 2010.

partment Attorney Leslie Marie Hill. But the judge said that larger effects should be part of the Corpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scope of review. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somehow the Corps has reduced a major project to something that is less than 1 percent of the project,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a nanny here trying to get you to do what Congress intends.â&#x20AC;?

He said he would issue a formal written order shortly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are awaiting the

judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written order. Once that is received, we will determine the appropriate agency course of action in consultation with the Department of Justice,â&#x20AC;? Corps spokeswoman Glenn Jeffries said in a statement.

The Ports Authority is also awaiting the final order. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After review of the order, we will consult with the Corps of Engineers concerning next steps going forward.

In the meantime, the Ports

Authority will continue to operate our cruise facility in accordance with the voluntary cruise management plan, which has the approval of Mayor Riley and city council,â&#x20AC;? said a statement from Allison Skipper, a spokeswoman for the authority.

The Ports Authority and the city have agreed to a public review of any increase in cruise business beyond present levels of about 100,000 passengers a year.

Women outrun men in regaining jobs since recession WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The slowly recovering U.S. job market has helped women rebound faster than men: Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve now regained all the jobs they lost to the Great Recession.

Men are still 2.1 million jobs short.

And the gender gap is expected to persist until the job market is much healthier.

To understand why, consider the kinds of jobs that are, and arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, being added.

Lower-wage industries, such as retail, education, restaurants and hotels, have been hiring the fastest.

Women are predominant in those areas.

Men, by contrast, dominate sectors such as construction and manufacturing, which have yet to recover millions of jobs lost in the recession. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a segregated labor market, and men and women do work in different industries, and even in different areas within industries,â&#x20AC;? said Heidi Hartmann, an economist and president of the Institute for Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Policy Research.

Economists have long known that the recession hit men the hardest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A man-cession,â&#x20AC;? some have called it. Or a â&#x20AC;&#x153;she-covery.â&#x20AC;?

The August jobs report issued last week spotlighted the divergence.

The unemployment rate for women was 6.8 percent â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nearly a full percentage point less than the 7.7 percent rate for men.

All told, 68 million women said they were employed last month.

That topped the 67.97 million who had jobs when the recession began in December 2007, the government said.

Among men, 76.2 million were employed last month. That was

down from 78.3 million in December 2007.

Since the recession officially ended in June 2009, education and health services have helped drive job growth.

That sector added nearly 1.6 million jobs, the second-most of any category. And women gained nearly 1.1 million of them.

While that category includes some goodpaying jobs such as nurses and physical therapists, many are lower-paying positions such as home health care aides.

Women also make up more than half of the workforce in hotels and restaurants, which has produced the thirdlargest job gain of any industry.

Heidi Shierholz, an economist with the Economic Policy Institute, said the lackluster economy has limited the growth of good jobs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the kind traditionally held by men. Low-paying jobs, more typically held by women, have been growing instead.

The trend likely wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reverse, she said,

until economic growth picks up and unemployment falls significantly below Augustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7.2 percent. That might be two years away, Shierholz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like women are fine now,â&#x20AC;? Shierholz says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women have

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Even though womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employment has recovered faster than menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, there are still more men with jobs than women. And more men than women have found work since the

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ASHINGTON — The president of the United States takes to the airwaves to urgently persuade the nation to pause before doing something it has no desire to do in the first place.

Strange. And it gets stranger still. That “strike Syria, maybe” speech begins with a heart-rending account of children consigned to a terrible death by a monster dropping poison gas. It proceeds to explain why such behavior must be punished. It culminates with the argument that the proper response — the most effective way to uphold fundamental norms, indeed human decency — is a flea bite: something “limited,” “targeted” or, as so memorably described by Charles Secretary of KRAUTHAMMER State John Kerry, “unbelievably small.”

The mind reels, but there’s more. We must respond — but not yet. This “Munich moment” (Kerry again) demands first a pause to find accommodation with that very same toxin-wielding monster, by way of negotiations with his equally cynical, often shirtless, Kremlin patron bearing promises.

The promise is to rid Syria of its chemical weapons. The negotiations are open-ended. Not a word from President Obama about any deadline or ultimatum. And utter passivity: Kerry said hours earlier that he awaited the Russian proposal.

Why? The administration claims (preposterously, but no matter) that Obama has been working on this idea with Putin at previous meetings. Take at face value Obama’s claim of authorship. Then why isn’t he taking ownership? Why isn’t he calling it the “U.S. proposal” and defining it? Why not issue a U.S. plan containing the precise demands, detailed timeline and threat of action should these conditions fail to be met?

Putin doesn’t care one way or the other about chemical weapons. Nor about dead Syrian children.

Nor about international norms, parchment treaties and the other niceties of the liberal imagination.

He cares about power and he cares about keeping Bashar al-Assad in power.

Assad is the key link in the anti-Western Shiite crescent stretching from Tehran through Damascus and Beirut to the Mediterranean — on which sits Tartus, Russia’s only military base outside the former Soviet Union.

This axis frontally challenges the pro-American Sunni Arab Middle East (Jordan, Yemen, the Gulf Arabs, even the North African states), already terrified at the imminent emergence of a nuclear Iran.

At which point the Iran axis and its Russian patron

would achieve dominance over the moderate Arab states, allowing Russia to supplant America as regional hegemon for the first time since Egypt switched to our side in the Cold War in 1972.

The hinge of the entire Russian strategy is saving the Assad regime. That’s the very purpose of the “Russian proposal.” Imagine that some supposed arms control protocol is worked out.

The inspectors have to be vetted by Assad, protected

by Assad, convoyed by Assad, directed by Assad to every destination. Negotiation, inspection, identification, accounting, transport and safety would require constant cooperation with the regime, and thus acknowledgment of its sovereignty and legitimacy.

So much for Obama’s repeated insistence that Assad must go. Indeed, Putin has openly demanded that any negotiation be conditioned on a U.S. commitment to forswear the use of force against Assad. On Thursday, Assad repeated that demand, warning that without an American pledge not to attack and not to arm the rebels, his government would agree to nothing.

This would abolish the very possibility of America tilting the order of battle in a Syrian war that Assad is now winning thanks to Russian arms, Iranian advisers and Lebanese Hezbollah shock troops. Putin thus assures the survival of his Syrian client and the continued ascendancy of the anti-Western Iranian bloc.

And what does America get? Obama saves face.

Some deal.

As for the peace process, it has about zero chance of disarming Damascus. We’ve spent nine years disarming an infinitely smaller arsenal in Libya — in conditions of peace — and we’re still finding undeclared stockpiles.

Yet consider what’s happened over the last month.

Assad uses poison gas on civilians and is branded, by the U.S. above all, a war criminal. Putin, covering for the war criminal, is exposed, isolated, courting pariah status.

And now? Assad, far from receiving punishment of any kind, goes from monster to peace partner. Putin bestrides the world stage, playing dealmaker. He’s welcomed by America as a constructive partner. Now a world statesman, he takes to The New York Times to blame American interventionist arrogance — aka “American exceptionalism” — for inducing small states to acquire WMDs in the first place.

And Obama gets to slink away from a Syrian debacle of his own making. Such are the fruits of a diplomacy of epic incompetence.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Many residents interested in dog park

There’s too much name calling taking place

Over the summer, my family, a seven-year-old Lab, a five-month-old Australian Mountain dog, my husband, and I spent a day at our first dog park on James Island.

Our “kids” were able to run free in a grassy five-acre area and swim in a man-made lake reserved just for them.

My husband and I had fun watching our “kids” play and interact with their new friends, and we were able to meet and talk to other “parents” with similar interests.

Needless to say, we all had a wonderful time.

A few days later, through the Internet, I learned that there are a number of dog parks in cities such as Columbia, Florence, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Hilton Head, Spartanburg, and Greenville. I also found that the dog park at James Island County Park is consistently ranked No. 1 by dog owners.

I began to wonder why we could not have a dog park in Sumter that would be just as appealing as James Island. A well-planned dog park — a sizable open area where dogs can run off-leash, a water feature during the hot summer months, a shady area with picnic tables and chairs where the dog owners and friends can socialize and a community bulletin board with announcements and information for everyone to read — are only a few features to include in our dog park. I strongly support the efforts of S.P.O.T. (Sumter Pet Owners of Tail-Waggers) to make Sumter City Council aware that there are many residents who want to see a dog park in Sumter.

MARYANNE M. ATKISON Sumter

This is the first time I have received any response to my letters, and was very surprised.

Regardless of the replies, I state that I personally, do not wish to have a dialogue, debate or discussion. There seems to be too much sabre rattling, name calling and venom being spewed in the name of coming to an understanding. Let me quote my spiritual guidance, if I may. “And when thy Lord said to the angels, I am going to place a ruler in the earth, they said: Wilt Thou place in it such as make mischief in it and shed blood? And we celebrate Thy praise and extol Thy holiness. He said: Surely I know what you know not.”

Quran 2:30. Peace.

LORRAINE MUHAMMAD Dalzell

Fight against bullying begins at home It appears that our local schools here in Sumter are taking measures in the fight against bullying, harassment or intimidation of students in our schools. They are taking steps to include sending valuable information home to parents, discussions are being held during homeroom instructions, teachers having discussions within their classrooms, etc. The issues of bullying, harassment or intimidation is happening everywhere.

Any student can become a victim at any given time. School staff, officials, administrators, etc. are expected to protect our students. The question I would like to raise is, as parents/ guardians, what are we doing to help in the fight against bullying, harassment or intimidation of our students?

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treat others begins before they even take one step inside of a classroom. It begins at home. We need to instill in our kids at a very young age the importance of respecting each other, being nice, kind and getting back to teaching them that “if you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” We need to help our kids understand how God made all of us different, unique and special and that it’s not OK to be picked on or teased because of their individuality.

The effects of bullying, harassment and intimidation is something that I know about from firsthand experience. I was picked on and teased during my sixth-grade year of middle school. So I know what it feels like to not want to go to school, hoping to make it through the class period without the negative attention being placed on me, being afraid to raise my hand when I had a question because it may have been considered by others as a “stupid question” and that could have caused someone to start picking on or teasing me. I remember being called the awful name of “burnt chicken” because I was darkskinned. I ultimately failed my math class that year and had to attend summer school.

It’s impossible to learn and succeed in an environment where you’re afraid, scared and or intimidated by others.

DR. LINDA SELENA MYERS Sumter Dr. Myers is a licensed professional counselor/supervisor.

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CHURCH NEWS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, Jordan community, Manning, announces: * Saturday-Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 126th annual homecoming / church anniversary celebration as follows: 5 p.m.

Saturday, pack a pew, Pastor Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donald Dingle will speak; and 10 a.m. Sunday, Pastor Moultrie will speak. * Sunday, Sept. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sixth anniversary celebration for Pastor Sam Livington Sr. Minister Eloise C. Jackson will speak at 10 a.m. and Pastor Winfred Verreen, of Elim Baptist Church, Orland, Fla., will speak at 4 p.m. * Saturday, Sept. 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fall festival / flea market beginning at 7 a.m. on the parsonage grounds, S.C. 260 and Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, Manning. Call (803) 478-2432 or (803) 478-5333.

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 14 Brand St., announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Usherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual worship service at 4 p.m. featuring Sammie Fulmore and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church choir.

Beulah AME Church, 3175 Florence Highway, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brotherhood Union and homecoming services at 1 p.m. The Rev. Hazel Charles, pastor of Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, will speak.

Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church choir will provide music.

Briggs Chapel Baptist Church, 7135 Wash Davis Road, Summerton, announces: * Monday-Wednesday, Sept.

30-Oct. 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Revival at 7 nightly. Pastor Jonathan Mouzon, of Macedonia Baptist Church, will speak.

Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1275 Oswego Highway, announces: * Sunday-Wednesday, Sept. 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Revival as follows: 6 p.m.

Sunday, the Rev. Dale Edwards will speak; and 7 nightly Monday-Wednesday, the Rev. Willie Wright Jr. will speak.

Clark United Methodist Church, 2980 U.S. 401 N., Oswego Highway, announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Anointed Jubilaires 18th anniversary program at 6 p.m.

Spirit Church Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third annual gospel fest at 7 p.m. at Northwestern Christian Ministries, S.C. 441, Dalzell. * Wednesday, Sept. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sign Language classes â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handsâ&#x20AC;? 6-7 p.m.

Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homecoming at 10 a.m. Dr. Rodney Hord will speak. The Achormen will provide music.

Fellowship dinner to follow service.

Greater Union Cypress AME Church, 8247 S.C. 260, Manning, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homecoming at 3 p.m. The Rev. Betty Deas Clark, of Mt. Pisgah AME Church, will speak.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., announces: * Sunday, Sept. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Legacy Sunday. The Rev. Dr. George Watson, retired United Methodist minister of Orangeburg, will speak.

Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. followed by 11:30 a.m. worship.

Faith Outreach Center announces: * Wednesday-Friday, Sept.

18-20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joy and Rejuvenation services at 7 nightly at Trinity Lincoln Center, 26 Council St. Elder Thomas Gibbs will speak.

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Today â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day celebration at 10:45 a.m.

Audrey P. Neal, president of the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, will speak.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 182 S. Pike East, announces: * Saturday, Sept. 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Church anniversary celebration at 4 p.m.

Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5405 Black River Road, Rembert, announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free Spirit Church League basketball game at 9 a.m. at Mayewood Middle School. * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Missionary Day celebration at 4 p.m.

Minister Michelle Douglas, of Liberty Hill MBC, Bishopville, will speak. * Saturday, Sept. 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free

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High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aide anniversary during 10:15 a.m. service.

Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., announces: * Today-Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Music workshop at 6 today and concert at 5 p.m. Saturday.

Professor Wilbur A. Belton Jr. will be featured. * Friday, Sept. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Third Friday Praise Jam at 8 p.m. * Saturday, Sept. 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Eagle Scout ceremony 5-7 p.m. * Sunday, Sept. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Caregiver worship service at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by the Golden Ministry.

Minister Carnes Duren will speak. * Thursday-Friday, Sept.

26-27 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Musical Revival at 7 nightly.

Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Trustee and wives anniversary during morning worship. * Sunday, Sept. 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Youth service. Church school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship at 10 a.m.

Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Knitting Hearts

Cafe will meet 10 a.m.noon. Speaker will be April Heflick. Special music and drama presentation. All ladies are invited to this community-wide, interdenominational womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry. www. knittingheartsministry.org Land Flowing with Milk & Honey Ministry, 1335 Peach Orchard Road, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; First anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 4 p.m.

Bishop Troy Price, of Newberry, will speak. * Sunday, Sept. 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Youth with SWAG during 11 a.m. worship. Christopher Nelson will speak.

Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1130 N. St. Paul Church Road, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Concert of Southern Gospel Favoritesâ&#x20AC;? at 5:30 p.m. featuring Cross Anchor Quartet.

Mount Moriah United Methodist Church, 1379 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 100 Men in Black program at 4 p.m. The Rev. Ernest Frierson, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church, Florence, will speak. Theme: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Men under construction.â&#x20AC;?

Mount Zero Missionary Baptist Church, 7827 Paxville Highway, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Missionary program at 3 p.m. The Rev. Carnell Witherspoon will speak.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday, Sept. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 120th church anniversary homecoming worship celebration at 10:45 a.m.

Orangehill Independent Methodist Church, 3005 S.

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18-20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Revival at 7 nightly.

16-18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Revival at 7:30 nightly. The Rev. Jonathan Mouzon, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, Manning, will speak.

Pine Grove AME Church, 41 Pine Grove Road, Rembert, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunbeam choir anniversary program at 2 p.m.

The Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place, 1510 Kingstree Highway, Manning, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Worship service will be held at 3 p.m. There will be no morning service.

Pinewood Baptist Church, S.C. 261, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Harpist Kipper Ackerman will provide music at 6:30 p.m.

Refreshments will follow concert. Nursery provided.

Call (803) 452-5373 or visit www.pinewoodbaptist.org.

Three Pillars Missionary Baptist Church, 1205 N. Main St., announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Empowerment workshop â&#x20AC;&#x153;How does worship of God strengthen marriageâ&#x20AC;? at 9 a.m. Dr. Annette West will speak.

Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AWANA preregistration and kickoff party 11 a.m.-1 p.m. * Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Widowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luncheon at 11 a.m.

St. John Baptist Church, 3944 Brewer Road, Manning, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homecoming / family and friends day at 4 p.m. The Rev. Terry Johnson will speak.

St. Luke AME Church, 2355 St. Paul Church Road, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sounds of Gospel musical program at 4 p.m.

St. Mark 4-B Missionary Baptist Church, 2280 Four Bridges Road, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sumter Branch NAACP Religious Affairs Committee will host an ecumenical worship service at 5 p.m.

St. Phillip UME Church, 1458 St. Phillip UME Church Road, Summerton, announces: * Monday-Wednesday, Sept.

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Back-to-school field day 10 a.m.-1 p.m. * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Back-to-school worship service at 11 a.m.

Minister Darrion Somerville will speak.

Unity Universal Baptist Church, 409 Boulevard Road, announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Department, 155 Haynsworth St. Bishop Joanie T. Greene will speak.

Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church, 601 Pitts Road, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 19th church anniversary celebration and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mortgage Burningâ&#x20AC;? service at 11 a.m.

Apostle Jamie Pleasant, of New Zion Christian Church, Suwanee, Ga., will speak.

Westend Community Church, 101 S. Salem St., announces: * Saturday, Sept. 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brothers reaching brothers 9-10:30 a.m. Eric Walters, Eric Allen and Elder Richard Jenkins will speak.

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OPINION from Page A1 official legal finding by a court of law, the 11-page document could end up having a significant impact for those who have served on the local hospital’s board. In fact, according to the opinion, the Tuomey board has been in the process of considering adopting new bylaws that would create an indemnification plan for both the hospital’s officers and trustees “as consideration for their services to the corporation.”

As part of its explanation as to why the local hospital would not be able to protect these individuals, the Attorney General’s Office cited the state laws governing nonprofit corporations such as Tuomey, which call for trustees to act in good faith and “in a manner the director reasonably believes to be in the best interest of the corporation.”

A portion of these state laws says a trustee or officer can be acting in good faith by relying on the advice of people they think to be experts, but it also explicitly says trustees are no longer doing so if they learn of reasons not to rely on these experts but do so anyway.

This good faith defense echoes a large portion of Tuomey’s legal strategy during the four-week retrial of the federal government’s lawsuit against the hospital earlier this year.

During the trial, the hospital argued it was relying on the advice of its lawyers when it signed 19 local doctors to lucrative part-time contracts. A 10-person jury rejected this argument, however, and ruled these contracts ultimately led Tuomey to violate both Stark Law and the False Claims Act. Because of this, the hospital is facing the potential for more than $237 million in federal fines and penalties.

Shortly after the federal jury declared Tuomey fraudulently collected more than $39.3 million in Medicare claims between September 2005 and December 2009, federal

prosecutors for the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion with federal circuit court Judge Margaret Seymour seeking more than $237 million from Tuomey. In its motion, the government’s lawyers say the substantial figure is actually the minimum Tuomey can be charged under federal law.

Several other motions by both the federal government and Tuomey have been filed with Seymour as she weighs her options in determining her ruling. There is no specific time table for Seymour to make her ruling; however, she is expected, but is not required, to hold a hearing to discuss the various post-verdict motions before issuing her decisions. The possible hearing has yet to be scheduled.

The attorney general’s opinion comes at the request of state Sen. Thomas McElveen, DSumter, who said he, in turn, made the request about May, which would have been around the same time as the jury’s verdict in the federal lawsuit.

McElveen said he made the request on behalf of a constituent “who has been very tuned in to the situation with the hospital over the past few years,” but, citing confidentiality, did not want to identify the person.

McElveen said both he and his fellow legislators are hoping there can be some timely resolution in the case.

“Whenever the delegation and some other community leaders have been called to meet with some of the board members, or even their legal counsel, we’ve come running, because this is something that is very, very important to our community,” McElveen said.

“I think most of us just want to see resolution to this. We want to keep our hospital. We have great medical care and health care for the people in this area, and we want to keep it that way.”

Reach Braden Bunch at (803) 774-1201.

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Areas targeted by the program are: • North — South Pike West, Dicks Street; • East — North Main Street; • South — Broad Street, Bultman Drive; and • West — South Wise Drive, Miller Road.

POLITE from Page A1 house on Pruitt Lane, a place the suspect was known to visit. That warrant was executed based on several undercover drug buys made from Polite by a confidential informant, according to 3rd Circuit Assistant Solicitor Chris DuRant.

“He is probably one of the (biggest drug dealers) in this community,” DuRant said at a July bond hearing for Polite.

Kent said other than

these drug charges and a simple possession of marijuana charge, Polite has no prior criminal record.

“And he’s never had anything with any violence in his record,” said attorney Adam Young, who represented Polite on the most recent charges.

“He got a great deal,” Kent said.

Reach Robert J. Baker at (803) 774-1211.

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Winds: NE 8-16 mph

Winds: ENE 6-12 mph

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Gaffney 85/58 Spartanburg 87/61

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Greenville 86/60

Bishopville 89/61

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Columbia 90/64 Today: Variably cloudy with a shower or thunderstorm.

Saturday: Not as warm but pleasant with clouds giving way to some sun.

Myrtle Beach 86/67

Manning 89/65 Aiken 89/61

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Charleston 90/67 The following tide table lists times for Myrtle Beach.

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difficult individual who is ARIES (March 21-April 19): the last word in astrology emotionally unpredictable.

You’ll find it difficult to Use intellect and focus. Let your eugenia LAST knowledge to adapt to imagination run wild, but different concepts and don’t neglect the you’ll find a way to get promises you have made what you want. or the responsibilities you have.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The mysterious way TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Travel plans should you present who you are and what you can be underway. Visit someone you enjoy being do will draw the attention of someone from a intimate with and who continues to inspire different background who has a unique way and motivate you to follow your dreams. of contributing to your pursuits.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Talks will be your SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The best way way out of a sticky situation. You may have to to get around problems you face is to offer change your mind and accept alternatives solutions and help first so that you can enjoy offered. By using creative finagling, you’ll find your lifestyle without guilt or interference. an acceptable solution.

Changes you make at home will increase cash CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get things done flow. around the house before someone complains.

Taking care of responsibilities will help you get CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Tie up any loose ends at work. The number of tasks you can the go-ahead you need to get out and enjoy accomplish by using unusual methods will the company of someone special. keep you ahead of any competition you face.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Change will be good for AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may feel like you. Get away from home and de-stress. partying, but before you do, look at where Participate in competitive challenges or visit your time will be best spent. Fixing up your destinations that promise entertainment and resume or considering ways to use your skills intellectual interaction. will lead to greater prosperity and freedom.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Community or PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An unusual neighborhood events will help you build a opportunity will be liberating. Network or get solid connection to the people who can help in touch with someone you feel can help you improve your environment. Put greater effort expand an idea or contribute to a venture that into helping others. has the potential to be lucrative.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Expect to encounter a

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spca pet of the week Calvin, a 7-month-old brindle and white neutered male shepherd/Chihuahua mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is playful, affectionate, gentle, active and friendly. Calvin is great with other dogs and children. He would make an excellent new family member. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday.

Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

The Sumter SPCA presents a “Shaggin’ and Waggin’ Dance” featuring DJ Grady Brown 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center (next to the SPCA), 1100 S. Guignard Drive. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cost is $15 per person and all proceeds benefit the Sumter SPCA. Call (803) 773-9292.

SPORTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

THE ITEM To contact the Sports Department, call (803) 774-1241 or e-mail sports@theitem.com

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SHS looks for consistent 4 quarters Kennedy, Gamecocks want to finish games, tighten up defensively

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com Reggie Kennedy is still looking for four quarters of consistent football.

The first-year Sumter High head coach has seen two pretty good halves out of his team against Crestwood and Stratford, but the other halves have left the KENNEDY Gamecocks sitting at 0-2 as they prepare to host rival Lakewood today at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

“We haven’t played four quarters of fundamentally sound football

yet,” Kennedy said.

“That’s something we’ve talked about with the players and coaches this week. We’ve got to finish games.”

SHS was leading Stratford 28-21 at the half before the Knights rallied to secure a 42-28 victory.

“We’ve got to get better defensively,” Kennedy said. “We gave up (35 points or more) in each of our first two ball games, and that’s unacceptable. You can’t expect to win games doing that.”

The main problem for the Sumter defense has KEITH GEDAMKE /SPECIAL TO THE ITEM been big plays. The Gamecocks allowed two Sumter High sophomore Russell Jenkins (5) tries to avoid the tackle of Crestwood’s Ben Duncan (20) while teammate Aaron Alston (10) gives chase. The Gamecocks are looking for stronger finishes to games as they get set to face rival SEE GAMECOCKS, PAGE B6 Lakewood today at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

Gators must sustain level of play

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com

KEITH GEDAMKE / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM

Lakewood’s Terry Singleton (6) hauls in a catch against Crestwood’s Nick Johnson during the Knights’ 37-20 victory. The Gators had 300-plus passing yards in the loss and hope to continue that success against Sumter High tonight.

Don’t wake the sleeping giant.

That’s what the Lakewood High School football team hopes to avoid doing today when it takes on Sumter School District rival Sumter today at Sumter Memorial Stadium beginning at 7:30 p.m.

First-year Gamecock head coach Reggie Kennedy is PARKS still looking for his first victory after a 0-2 start.

“This is a great opportunity for our football team and we are going to have to play like the game is on the line every snap,” Lakewood head coach Perry Parks said. “ Coming off a 37-20 loss to Crestwood in which they trailed just 16-14 heading into the final quarter, the Gators didn’t play a complete game,according to

REL ready for region opener

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com The mindset of the Robert E. Lee Academy football team has changed and the proof is in its recent results.

After snapping a 21game losing streak with a 14-13 victory over Dorchester Academy two weeks ago, the Cav- RANKIN aliers nearly made it two wins in a row before falling to Trinity-Byrnes 7-6 last week. They open SCISA Region I-2A play today at The King’s Academy in Florence.

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“Our mindset is we’re starting to believe we can play with people,” Cavaliers head football coach David Rankin said of his 1-2 team.

Rankin said his team has struggled with execution inside the red zone. Twice the Cavs got inside the T-B 5-yard line and couldn’t score.

In the second half, trailing 7-6, REL team got inside the 10 and threw an interception.

“We kind of dominated the game, but didn’t win the game,” he explained. “The effort is there and we’re playing hard, but you’ve got to SEE REL, PAGE B3

TODAY Stratford at Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

Crestwood at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.

Manning at Marion, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Pinewood Prep at Wilson Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Hilton Head Christian at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m.

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

Trinity-Byrnes at Robert E. Lee, 7:30 p.m.

Clarendon Hall at W.W. King, 7:30 p.m.

Parks, and that’s what they’ll need to do against Sumter in order to improve to 2-1 on the eeson.

“We need to be mentally tough and be ready for a grind,” Parks said. “This game is a marathon, not a sprint, and we have to play well in all four quarters.”

Offensively, the Gamecocks run a fast no-huddle tempo and have more depth than the Gators, which could become a factor in the second half. Defensively, Parks said they have very good linebackers and the cornerbacks aren’t to be taken lightly.

Sumter is coming off a 42-28 loss to Stratford, a game it led 28-21 at halftime and were tied at 28 all heading into the final quarter. The Gamecocks held the Knights to just 32 yards rushing on 27 attempts, but allowed 330 yards passing – a spot where the Gators might be able to find success.

Offensively, SHS had 277 passing yards and just 40 rushing.

Turnovers and penalties were a factor as well for the Gamecocks.

They lost a fumble, threw an interception and had 46 yards in penalties.

Lakewood junior quarterback Roderick Charles threw for 305 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the loss to Crestwood. He was also the team’s leading rusher with 22 yards on 12 carries. However, Charles’ status will be a game-time decision for Parks, as Charles has been SEE GATORS, PAGE B6

Howell: EC improving, but needs to limit big plays against Raiders

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com For about 2 ½ quarters, East Clarendon head coach Dwayne Howell thought his squad played Johnsonville pretty evenly last Friday.

The problem was the Wolverines were already down 35-12 after the first quarter.

A fumble on the

opening kickoff, a long running play, a punt return for a touchdown and a kickoff return for a score led to a hole EC could not climb out of in a 56-24 loss.

“You HOWELL can’t basically give up four easy scores like we did in the first quarter and ex-

pect to beat anybody,” Howell said. “That part was the most disappointing. I think we straightened things out and played pretty well after that, but it was too late.”

The Wolverines look to get in the win column on Friday when they host HannahPamplico at Shad Hall SEE WOLVERINES, PAGE B3

USC cannot afford subpar defensive performance against Commodores

BY WILLIE T. SMITH III Greenville News COLUMBIA — Kelcy Quarles is embarrassed.

After the South Carolina defense was torched by Southeastern Conference Eastern Division rival Georgia for 536 yards and 41 points, the junior defensive tackle from Greenwood vowed the unit would make things right against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

“We talk about how good we’re

supposed to be up front,” Quarles said. “We talk about how good this defense is supposed to be, and now it’s time to put (the North Carolina and Georgia) games behind us.

We have to come out with more intensity and more focus. QUARLES I’ve been stepping up and trying to be that vocal leader, and not even a vocal leader, but going out and stepping up

and making plays and showing up.

“This week we’ve been more focused; it’s been more attention to detail. I feel like we’ve been doing a better job with our assignments.”

After an adequate performance against the Tar Heels, the defense was smashed by a Georgia offense that appeared two steps ahead at every turn.

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South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier, center, watches a long play by Georgia during the Bulldogs’ 41-30 victory last Saturday in Athens, Ga. The Gamecocks cannot afford a similar defensive performance against Vanderbilt if they SEE USC, PAGE B3 want to contend in the SEC East.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Swampcats B team improves to 3-0 MANNING – The Laurence Manning Academy B team football squad improved to 3-0 on the season with a 40-20 victory over Hammond on Thursday at Billy Chitwood Field.

The Swampcats were led by Brewer Brunson who had 198 yards rushing and two touchdown runs of 70 and 91 yards.

Garrett Black rushed for 109 yards and had two rushing touchdowns as well.

He also had a 51-yard TD reception from Jake Jordan. Jordan passed for 67 yards and the one score.

Kody Reaves added a 2-point conversion for the Swampcats, who will travel to Heathwood Hall next Thursday.

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CAMDEN — Sumter’s B team improved to 3-0 on the season and extended its winning streak to 16 games with a 29-0 vic-

AREA ROUNDUP tory over Camden on Thursday.

Tyler Garvey led the Gamecocks with touchdown runs of 58 and 16 yards and had a 2-point conversion.

Rodney Pitts had a 42yard run Michael Taylor added a 10-yard scored.

Owen Brooks made three PATs for Sumter, who will travel to North Augusta next Thursday.

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Dawson Price had touchdown runs of 11 and 6 yards and McLendon Sears threw for two more scores as the Wilson Hall B team defeated Northside Christian 35-0 on Thursday at Spencer Field.

Sears threw a 21yard strike to Greyson Young and a 32-yard pass to Drew Talley.

Michael Lowery added a 4-yard TD run and Andrew McCaffery was

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5-for-5 in PATs. On defense, Young and Sears each had interceptions while Same Hilferty had a fumble recovery. Talley registered six sacks.

The Barons, now 3-0 on the season, travel to Hammond next Thursday.

VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS THOMAS SUMTER ORANGEBURG PREP

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The Thomas Sumter Academy varsity girls tennis team improved to 3-2 on the season with a 9-0 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Thursday at Palmetto Tennis Center.

The Lady Generals will play Laurence Manning Academy on Monday at PTC in their next match.

SINGLES 1 - H. Jenkins (TSA) defeated Whisnant 7-5, 6-7, 10-6.

2 -Green (TSA) defeated Summers 6-3, 7-5.

3 - B. Jenkins (TSA) defeated Bozardt 6-1, 6-1.

4 -Chappell (TSA) defeated Walters 6-1, 6-0.

5 -Townsend (TSA) defeated Terry 6-0, 6-0.

6 -Decker (TSA) defeated Bramlett 6-0, 6-0.

DOUBLES 1 - H. Jenkins/Townsend (TSA) defeated Whisnant/Summers 8-4.

2 - Green/Chappell (TSA) defeated Bozardt/Walters 8-1.

3 –Patterson/Twohig (TSA) defeated Robinson/Perry 8-1.

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Sumter’s varsity girls golf team lost to Camden by two strokes on Thursday at Beech Creek Golf Club.

Ashley Schaffer led the Lady Gamecocks with the best score followed by Kathleen Kirlis.

JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL SUMTER 2 LAKE CITY 0

LAKE CITY – The Sumter High junior varsity volleyball team defeated Lake City 2-0 on Thursday by scores of 25-2 and 25-14.

Annissa Brayboy had 15 points for the Lady Gamecocks followed by Katie Morgan with 11 and Kiana Coclough with eight.

Sumter hosts Lake City on Monday at 5:30 p.m.

SPORTS ITEMS

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Snedeker out in front at BMW; Tiger 3 back LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Brandt Snedeker was making so many birdies that even an 18-foot putt looked like a mere tap-in.

When he finished his amazing run Thursday in the BMW Championship, he had seven straight birdies on his card and an 8-under 63 at blustery Conway Farms.

In this case, everything was going in — a 15-foot putt SNEDEKER from the fringe on the 13th, another 15-footer on the next hole when he used the blade of his sand wedge to bump the ball out of the short rough, and a 40-footer from the fringe on the 17th stood out to him.

That gave him a one-shot lead over Zach Johnson in the third FedEx Cup playoff event. Tiger Woods sounded disgusted with his round of 66, mainly because he had a pair of three-putt bogeys and missed a 4-foot birdie putt over his last five holes.

Steve Stricker, Charl Schwartzel and Kevin Streelman also were

BMW CHAMPIONSHIP The Associated Press Thursday At Conway Farms Golf Club Lake Forest, Ill. Purse: $8 million Yardage: 7,149; Par: 71 (35-36) First Round Brandt Snedeker 33-30—63 -8 Zach Johnson 32-32—64 -7 Charl Schwartzel 34-32—66 -5 Steve Stricker 32-34—66 -5 Tiger Woods 32-34—66 -5

at 66.

HERMAN SETS EARLY PACE AT WEB.COM TOUR

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jim Herman shot a 7-under 64 on Thursday and built a two-shot lead over Sean O’Hair and Danny Lee among those who finished the rain-delayed opening round of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship on the Web. com Tour.

BRADY HELPS PATS TO 13-3LEAD AT HALF

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady connected with rookie Aaron Dobson on a 39-yard touchdown pass and Devin McCourty set up another score with

a 44-yard fumble return Thursday night to help the New England Patriots open a 13-3 halftime lead over the New York Jets.

With longtime favorite receiver Wes Welker now in Denver and his replacement, Danny Amendola, out with a groin injury, Brady found Dobson alone in the defensive backfield and hit him in stride on the way to the end zone. It was Brady’s 50th consecutive game with a touchdown pass, four short of Drew Brees’ NFL record.

It was the first career catch for Dobson, a second-round draft pick who did not play in Week 1 because of a hamstring injury.

The teams traded three-andouts, and on New York’s next possession Geno Smith found Stephen Hill deep across the middle for a 33-yard gain. But as cornerback Aqib Talib was bringing Hill down, the receiver fumbled and McCourty scooped it up and took it all the way to the Jets’ 3-yardline.

From wire reports

MLB ROUNDUP

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Garcia pitches Braves past Marlins 6-1 MIAMI — Freddy Garcia earned his second NL victory since 2007, and his first since joining the Atlanta Braves last month, pitching six innings to help beat Miami 6-1 Thursday.

Freddie Freeman had three hits on his 24th birthday, including his 20th home run. Chris Johnson also had three hits to raise his average to .330.

Garcia (1-1) allowed five hits and one run. He was making a spot start in place of rookie lefthander Alex Wood, whose turn was skipped to give him a breather.

Three relievers completed a seven-hitter. Jordan Walden, who had been sidelined by a groin injury, pitched a scoreless seventh in his first appearance since Aug. 21.

Evan Gattis and Johnson hit consecutive tworun doubles in the third after Flynn walked the bases loaded to start the inning. Freeman’s twoout, two-run homer in the fourth made it 6-1.

Donovan Solano had a two-out RBI single in the third to score Miami’s run.

NATIONALS METS

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NEW YORK — Ryan Zimmerman, Adam LaRoche and Wilson Ramos homered off Aaron Harang in his Mets debut, and the Washington Nationals beat New York 7-2 Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.

PIRATES CUBS

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Atlanta starting pitcher Freddy Garcia throws during the Braves’ 6-1 victory over the Marlins on Thursday in Miami.

Team president and CEO Stan Kasten says the new ownership first wanted to prove to fans that it was committed to putting the best possible team on the field, provide a good fan experience at the stadium, and reach out in the community before it raised prices.

AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS TWINS

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PITTSBURGH — Jeff Locke allowed three hits over seven innings to earn his first victory in nearly two months and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Thursday night.

DODGERS RAISE TICKET PRICES FOR 2014 SEASON

LOS ANGELES — It’s going to cost more to attend Los Angeles Dodgers games in 2014.

The team said Thursday that ticket prices are increasing in many sections of Dodger Stadium for the first time in two years.

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MINNEAPOLIS — A.J. Griffin allowed just two hits in seven innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2 Thursday afternoon to increase their division lead heading into a crucial weekend series.

ANGELS BLUE JAYS

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TORONTO — Garrett Richards pitched 6 2-3 innings for his third straight win, Kole Calhoun hit a solo home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.

From wire reports

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY 7:30 a.m. -- LPGA Golf: Evian Championship Second round from Evian’les-Bains, France (GOLF).

10 a.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series EnjoyIllinois.com 225 Practice from Joliet, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1).

Noon -- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series EnjoyIllinois.com 225 Practice from Joliet, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1).

12:30 p.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour KLM Open Second Round from Zandvoort, Netherlands (GOLF).

1 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series GEICO 400 Practice from Joliet, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1).

2 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Cleveland at Chicago White Sox (WGN).

2:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Dollar General 300 Practice from Joliet, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1).

3 p.m. -- PGA Golf: BMW Championship Second Round from Lake Forest, Ill. (GOLF).

4 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series EnjoyIllinois.com 225 Pole Qualifying from Joliet, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1).

5 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series GEICO 400 Pole Qualifying from Joliet, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1).

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

6:30 p.m. -- College Water Polo: Santa Clara at Prinecton (ESPNU).

6:30 p.m. -- Professionl Golf: Web.com Tour Nationwide Chrldren’s Hospital Championship Second Round from Columbus, Ohio (GOLF).

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

7 p.m. -- High School Football: Chapin at Brookland-Cayce (WNKT-FM 107.5).

7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Boston at New York Yankees (MLB NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- High School Football: Laurence Manning at Hammon (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHMFM 93.3, WWHM-AM 1290).

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

7 p.m. -- High School Football: Wilson Hall at Thomas Sumter (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

7:30 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Atlanta at San Diego (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

8 p.m. -- College Football: Air Forece at Boise State (ESPN).

8 p.m. -- High School Football: Stillwater (Minn.) vs. Cretin-Derham Hall (Minn.) from St. Paul, Minn. (ESPN2).

8:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series EnjoyIllinois.com 225 from Joliet, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9).

10 p.m. -- High School Football: De La Salle (Calif.) vs. St. Mary’s (Calif.) from Stockton, Calif.

(ESPNU).

10 p.m. -- Major League Soccer: Salt Lake at Seattle (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

1 a.m. -- High School Football: St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) vs. John Curtis (La.) vs. New Orleans (SPORTSOUTH).

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Varsity Volleyball Sumter Christian at Conway Christian, 5 p.m.

Junior Varsity Volleyball Sumter Christian at Conway Christian, 4 p.m.

SATURDAY Varsity Swimming Wilson Hall, Thomas Sumter at Palmetto Christian, 9 a.m.

Varsity Volleyball Sumter in Lady Gamecock Spike-Off, TBA

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

By The Associated Press (Subject to change) Today FAR WEST Air Force (1-1) at Boise St. (1-1), 8 p.m.

Saturday EAST Stanford (1-0) at Army (1-1), Noon Colgate (0-2) at New Hampshire (0-1), Noon Dayton (1-1) at Robert Morris (1-1), Noon Georgia St. (0-2) at West Virginia (1-1), Noon New Mexico (1-1) at Pittsburgh (0-1), 12:30 p.m.

Lehigh (1-0) at Monmouth (NJ) (0-2), 1 p.m.

E. Michigan (1-1) at Rutgers (1-1), 1 p.m.

Fordham (2-0) at Temple (0-2), 1 p.m.

Stony Brook (1-0) at Buffalo (0-2), 3:30 p.m.

Bryant (2-0) at Maine (2-0), 3:30 p.m.

Delaware (2-0) at Navy (1-0), 3:30 p.m.

Wagner (1-1) at Syracuse (0-2), 4 p.m.

Holy Cross (0-2) at CCSU (0-2), 6 p.m.

Marist (0-2) at Georgetown (1-1), 6 p.m.

William & Mary (1-1) at Lafayette (0-1), 6 p.m.

UCF (2-0) at Penn St. (2-0), 6 p.m.

Lincoln (Pa.) (1-0) at Sacred Heart (2-0), 6 p.m.

Rhode Island (0-2) at Albany (NY) (1-1), 7 p.m.

Delaware St. (0-1) at Towson (2-0), 7:30 p.m.

Maryland (2-0) at UConn (0-1), 7:30 p.m.

SOUTH NC Central (1-1) at Charlotte (2-0), Noon Virginia Tech (1-1) at East Carolina (2-0), Noon Presbyterian (1-1) at Furman (0-2), Noon Louisville (2-0) at Kentucky (1-1), Noon Louisiana-Monroe (1-1) at Wake Forest (1-1), 12:30 p.m.

Morehead St. (0-2) at Jacksonville (0-2), 1 p.m.

North Greenville (1-0) at VMI (1-1), 1:30 p.m.

Samford (1-1) at Florida A&M (1-1), 2 p.m.

MVSU (0-2) at Alcorn St. (1-1), 3 p.m.

Georgia Tech (1-0) at Duke (2-0), 3:30 p.m.

Nevada (1-1) at Florida St. (1-0), 3:30 p.m.

The Citadel (0-2) at W. Carolina (0-2), 3:30 p.m.

Charleston Southern (2-0) at Campbell (1-1), 6 p.m.

Austin Peay (0-2) at Chattanooga (1-1), 6 p.m.

Coastal Carolina (2-0) at E. Kentucky (1-1), 6 p.m.

Bethune-Cookman (2-0) at FIU (0-2), 6 p.m.

Richmond (1-1) at Gardner-Webb (1-1), 6 p.m.

Tennessee Tech (1-1) at Hampton (0-2), 6 p.m.

St. Francis (Pa.) (0-1) at James Madison (1-1), 6 p.m.

Warner (0-1) at Mercer (1-0), 6 p.m.

Elon (1-1) at NC A&T (1-0), 6 p.m.

Howard (1-1) at Old Dominion (0-2), 6 p.m.

Alabama A&M (1-1) at SC State (0-2), 6 p.m.

Fort Valley St. (0-1) at Savannah St. (0-2), 6 p.m.

Mississippi St. (1-1) at Auburn (2-0), 7 p.m.

Lenoir-Rhyne (0-1) at Davidson (0-1), 7 p.m.

Kent St. (1-1) at LSU (2-0), 7 p.m.

Morgan St. (0-2) at Liberty (1-1), 7 p.m.

Nicholls St. (1-1) at Louisiana-Lafayette (0-2), 7 p.m.

Memphis (0-1) at Middle Tennessee (1-1), 7 p.m.

Missouri St. (0-2) at Murray St. (1-1), 7 p.m.

Vanderbilt (1-1) at South Carolina (1-1), 7 p.m.

FAU (0-2) at South Florida (0-2), 7 p.m.

Prairie View (1-1) at Southern U. (0-2), 7 p.m.

Jackson St. (1-1) vs. Tennessee St. (1-1) at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Cent. Arkansas (1-1) at UT-Martin (1-1), 7 p.m.

Georgia Southern (2-0) at Wofford (1-1), 7 p.m.

W. Kentucky (1-1) at South Alabama (1-1), 7:30 p.m.

North Alabama (1-0) at Jacksonville St. (2-0), 8 p.m.

West Alabama (1-0) at McNeese St. (2-0), 8 p.m.

MIDWEST Bowling Green (2-0) at Indiana (1-1), Noon Akron (1-1) at Michigan (2-0), Noon W. Illinois (2-0) at Minnesota (2-0), Noon UCLA (1-0) at Nebraska (2-0), Noon Youngstown St. (2-0) at Michigan St. (2-0), 2 p.m.

William Jewell (0-1) at Valparaiso (0-2), 2 p.m.

Charleston (WV) (0-1) at S. Illinois (0-2), 3 p.m.

Quincy (0-1) at Indiana St. (0-2), 3:05 p.m.

Lincoln (Mo.) (0-1) vs. Grambling St. (0-2) at Kansas City, 5 p.m.

Butler (1-1) at Franklin (0-1), 6 p.m.

Washington (1-0) vs. Illinois (2-0) at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Iowa (1-1) at Iowa St. (0-1), 6 p.m.

Northwestern St. (2-0) at Cincinnati (1-1), 7 p.m.

Illinois St. (0-1) at E. Illinois (2-0), 7 p.m.

UMass (0-2) at Kansas St. (1-1), 7 p.m.

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SE Louisiana (1-1) at S. Dakota St. (2-0), 7 p.m.

E. Washington (2-0) at Toledo (0-2), 7 p.m.

Marshall (2-0) at Ohio (1-1), 8 p.m.

Notre Dame (1-1) at Purdue (1-1), 8 p.m.

W. Michigan (0-2) at Northwestern (2-0), 9 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Tulsa (1-1) at Oklahoma (2-0), Noon Southern Miss. (0-2) at Arkansas (2-0), 12:21 p.m.

Texas Southern (0-1) at Sam Houston St. (1-1), 3 p.m.

Alabama (1-0) at Texas A&M (2-0), 3:30 p.m.

Ball St. (2-0) at North Texas (1-1), 4 p.m.

Alabama St. (0-2) at Ark.-Pine Bluff (0-2), 5 p.m.

McMurry (0-1) at Stephen F. Austin (0-2), 7 p.m.

Lamar (1-1) at Oklahoma St. (2-0), 7:30 p.m.

Kansas (1-0) at Rice (0-1), 7:30 p.m.

Mississippi (2-0) at Texas (1-1), 8 p.m.

FAR WEST Fresno St. (2-0) at Colorado (2-0), 2 p.m.

Boston College (2-0) at Southern Cal (1-1), 3 p.m.

Mesa St. (1-0) at Montana St. (1-1), 3:05 p.m.

Cal Poly (1-1) at Colorado St. (0-2), 3:30 p.m.

Tennessee (2-0) at Oregon (2-0), 3:30 p.m.

N. Colorado (1-1) at Wyoming (1-1), 4 p.m.

Humboldt St. (0-1) at Portland St. (1-1), 4:05 p.m.

N. Illinois (1-0) at Idaho (0-2), 5 p.m.

Western St. (Col.) (0-1) at Idaho St. (1-0), 5:05 p.m.

S. Utah (2-0) at Washington St. (1-1), 6:30 p.m.

Ohio St. (2-0) at California (1-1), 7 p.m.

UTEP (0-1) at New Mexico St. (0-2), 8 p.m.

Weber St. (1-1) at Utah St. (1-1), 8 p.m.

N. Arizona (0-1) at UC Davis (0-2), 9 p.m.

S. Oregon (0-1) at Sacramento St. (0-2), 9:05 p.m.

Cent. Michigan (1-1) at UNLV (0-2), 10 p.m.

Oregon St. (1-1) at Utah (2-0), 10 p.m.

UTSA (1-1) at Arizona (2-0), 10:30 p.m.

Wisconsin (2-0) at Arizona St. (1-0), 10:30 p.m.

MLB STANDINGS American League

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Boston 89 58 .605 – Tampa Bay 78 66 .542 91/2 New York 78 68 .534 101/2 Baltimore 77 68 .531 11 Toronto 67 78 .462 21 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 84 62 .575 – Cleveland 77 68 .531 61/2 Kansas City 77 69 .527 7 Minnesota 63 81 .438 20 Chicago 58 87 .400 251/2 West Division W L Pct GB Oakland 84 61 .579 – Texas 81 64 .559 3 Los Angeles 69 76 .476 15 Seattle 65 81 .445 191/2 Houston 50 96 .342 341/2 Wednesday’s Games Kansas City 6, Cleveland 2 Pittsburgh 7, Texas 5 N.Y. Yankees 5, Baltimore 4 L.A. Angels 5, Toronto 4 Boston 7, Tampa Bay 3, 10 innings Detroit 1, Chicago White Sox 0 Oakland 18, Minnesota 3 Houston 6, Seattle 1 Thursday’s Games Oakland 8, Minnesota 2 L.A. Angels 4 Toronto 3 Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, late Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, late Today’s Games Cleveland (Salazar 1-2) at Chicago White Sox (H.Santiago 4-8), 2:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Hammel 7-8) at Toronto (Redmond 3-2), 7:07 p.m.

Kansas City (B.Chen 7-2) at Detroit (Verlander 12-11), 7:08 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 11-10) at Boston (Lackey 9-12), 7:10 p.m.

Oakland (Straily 9-7) at Texas (D.Holland 9-8), 8:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Vargas 8-6) at Houston (Oberholtzer 4-2), 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Archer 8-7) at Minnesota (Correia 9-11), 8:10 p.m.

Seattle (Iwakuma 12-6) at St. Louis (Wainwright 16-9), 8:15 p.m.

National League

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 88 58 .603 – Washington 76 69 .524 111/2 Philadelphia 67 78 .462 201/2 New York 64 80 .444 23 Miami 54 91 .372 331/2 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 85 60 .586 – Pittsburgh 84 61 .579 1 Cincinnati 83 64 .565 3 Milwaukee 62 82 .431 221/2 Chicago 62 83 .428 23 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 85 60 .586 – Arizona 73 72 .503 12 San Diego 66 78 .458 181/2 Colorado 67 80 .456 19 San Francisco 66 80 .452 191/2 Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 6, Chicago Cubs 0 Pittsburgh 7, Texas 5 San Francisco 4, Colorado 3 Philadelphia 4, San Diego 2 Miami 5, Atlanta 2 Washington 3, N.Y. Mets 0 St. Louis 5, Milwaukee 1 Arizona 4, L.A. Dodgers 1 Thursday’s Games Atlanta 6, Miami 1 Washington 7, N.Y. Mets 2 Pittsburgh 3, Chicago Cubs 1 San Diego at Philadelphia, late Milwaukee at St. Louis, late San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, late Today’s Games Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 2-2) at Pittsburgh (Morton 7-4), 7:05 p.m.

Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 10-12) at Washington (Strasburg 7-9), 7:05 p.m.

Miami (B.Hand 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 6-7), 7:10 p.m.

San Diego (Kennedy 6-9) at Atlanta (Hale 0-0), 7:30 p.m.

Cincinnati (Latos 14-5) at Milwaukee (Lohse 9-9), 8:10 p.m.

Seattle (Iwakuma 12-6) at St. Louis (Wainwright 16-9), 8:15 p.m.

Colorado (Chatwood 7-4) at Arizona (McCarthy 4-9), 9:40 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 11-9) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 14-8), 10:10 p.m.

WNBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB z-Chicago 23 9 .719 – x-Atlanta 17 15 .531 6 x-Indiana 15 17 .469 8 x-Washington 15 17 .469 8 New York 11 21 .344 12 Connecticut 9 23 .281 14 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB z-Minnesota 25 7 .781 – x-Los Angeles 22 10 .688 3 x-Phoenix 18 14 .563 7 x-Seattle 15 17 .469 10 San Antonio 11 21 .344 14 Tulsa 11 21 .344 14 x-clinched playoff spot z-clinched conference Wednesday’s Games Connecticut 78, Atlanta 77 Chicago 70, Phoenix 68

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Eagles’ trip to Southern Cal highlights Week 3 in ACC THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A look at five things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference during Week 3 of the season: GAME OF THE WEEK

Boston College can give the ACC its third win against big-name programs when the Eagles visit Southern California.

BC opened Steve Addazio’s tenure with home wins against Villanova and Wake Forest, and can prove it should be taken seriously at USC. The Trojans are in disarray after losing to Washington State in an inept performance that has coach Lane Kiffin catching heat once again.

“You want to go out there and play well,” Addazio said, adding that “there are a lot of eyes watching.”

BEST MATCHUP

There’s sure to be bad blood in Connecticut when Maryland coach Randy Edsall returns after bailing on the Huskies following their Fiesta Bowl appearance three years ago. Edsall knows boos are coming and says “maybe my golf buddies” will be among the few cheering for him.

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Boston College quarterback Chase Rettig (11) looks to pass during the Eagles’ 24-10 victory over Wake Forest last week in Boston. BC will travel to Southern California on Saturday to take on the Trojans.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

The ACC’s only matchup of undefeated teams comes in Georgia Tech’s visit to Duke. The sample sizes are small, but the Yellow Jackets — who won their only game by a 70-0 score — lead the nation in both scoring offense and defense, while the Blue Devils are sixth nationally in total defense (210.5 ypg) and ninth in scoring defense (7 ppg). Duke hasn’t started 3-0 since 1994 and has beaten Georgia Tech only once (2003) since then.

So what can Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston do for an encore Saturday against Nevada? The redshirt freshman threw for 356 yards and four TDs on 25-for-27 passing in his debut at Pittsburgh.

After an early bye week, FSU coach Jimbo Fisher is still waiting to see how Winston handles adversity because “you can’t make all the right decisions, all the time, every game, every day.”

Virginia Tech shouldn’t overlook an East Carolina program that always gets up for ACC opponents. Coach

Field at 7:30 p.m. Both teams enter the game at 0-2.

EC’s slow start mainly boiled down to a lack of focus at the beginning, Howell said.

“It was just a lack of concentration.

We had players in position to make plays but just didn’t do it,” he said.

“That’s something we have to change or it’s going to be a long season.

“I was proud of the way they didn’t give up after we got down so much, though. And even though the score doesn’t show it, I thought we played better.”

Howell was especially pleased with how the offense progressed. Quarterback Jared Hair threw for two touchdowns and had another one that was dropped. Marquice Elmore and Ryan Knowlton each had long touchdown catches and runs, which was good to see, Howell said.

He was also pleased with both Adam Lowder and the offensive line in the

score when you get in the red zone, and if we do that we’ll win some more games.”

The Lions, 0-1 on the season with a 16-6 at Dillion Christian, have a lot of big-play potential offensively, according to Rankin.

“They run 5-wide (receiver sets) and they’re quick,” Rankin said.

“Whether they can take it and drive on us, I don’t know, but they’ve got speed at quarterback and receiver.”

Defensively TKA runs a 4-4 and will come after you with their athletes, the Cavaliers head coach said.

“They lack a little bit up front so we’re going

IMPACT PLAYER

LONGSHOT

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Frank Beamer says the chip-on-the-shoulder Pirates “have our attention and respect.” The touchdown-favorite Hokies won the last meeting in Greenville 17-10 in 2011 but will get a test from Pirates QB Shane Carden (7 TDs, no interceptions) and a rowdy hostile crowd.

Beyond that, it’s the first road test for the Terrapins, who have beaten up two overmatched opponents.

second half, he added.

“We switched to more of an option offense in the second half and Adam did a good job running that and the offensive line did a good job blocking for him and keeping pressure off of him.”

EC now turns its attention to the Red Raiders, who have been shut out by a combined 79-0 score in the first two weeks.

“Don’t let that fool you,” Howell said.

“They’re a 1A school that’s played a tough 2A school in Mullins and a tough 3A school in Darlington. They’re a lot better than their record indicates.”

HP, under first-year head coach Matt Moss, has transformed into what Howell described as a “clone of Myrtle Beach High School.”

“They throw the ball probably 70 percent of the time and run the ball the rest,” he said. “They’ve got a good quarterback and some big, tall receivers. We have to contain the quarterback because he can run and hurt you. They run a lot of screens, too.”

The two defenses are similar, Howell went on to say, and the likely victor on Friday will be the team that turns the ball over the least and tackles well on defense.

to see if we can’t take advantage of that and keep the ball from them and run the clock,” he said. “We’re going to use our running game and play-action pass and Wing-T like we’ve been doing.”

REL will continue to run their multi-faceted offense and play keep away with hopes of fairing better in the red zone.

“We’ve been success-

ful lately because we run a lot of traps and just play hard with ball control,” Rankin said. “Then when we do need to throw we’ll do it eight or 10 times a game, and it’s usually just play-action.”

Rankin said this is easily the the biggest game of the year for the Cavaliers to date. He hopes a victory goes a long way in achieving some bigger team goals.

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Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) outruns Alabama linebacker Adrian Hubbard (42) during last year’s upset win at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban doesn’t want his defensive backs watching A&M’s electric quarterback when he’s flushed from the pocket in Saturday’s game.

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Here are five things to watch in the SEC during Week 3 of games: GAME OF THE WEEK

No. 1 Alabama at No. 6 Texas A&M. The meeting between the two SEC Western Division powers has been anticipated for almost a year after Texas A&M upset Alabama 29-24 last season in Tuscaloosa.

Though there’s been plenty of scrutiny on the matchup, there hasn’t been a lot of trash talk. Alabama’s players say revenge hasn’t been a topic — just winning.

BEST MATCHUP

No. 25 Mississippi offense vs.

Texas defense: Texas plays its first game since giving up 550 yards rushing in a 40-21 loss to BYU, a performance that resulted in the firing of defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. Greg Robinson replaced Diaz and faces a Mississippi rushing attack that averages 5.5 yards per carry. “It certainly is an uncomfortable feeling,” Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze said. “We already had a shell of a game plan together based on what they had done last year and early this year. Is it still a good plan? I don’t know.”

This marks the first time in school history that Arkansas has opened the season with two 100-yard rushers (Jonathan Williams and Alex Collins) in consecutive games. No. 2 Oregon and No. 20 Wisconsin are the only other Football Bowl Subdivision teams to have multiple 100-yard rushers in their first two games. Collins, the SEC rushing leader with 151.5 yards per game, is the first freshman in school history to start his career with two 100yard performances.

LONGSHOT

No. 13 South Carolina can’t afford to spend the week brooding over its 41-30 loss to Georgia. The Gamecocks are favored by 13 ½ points over the Commodores, but they struggled to win 17-13 at Vanderbilt last year.

IMPACT PLAYER

It has to be Johnny Football. Texas A&M’s Heisman Trophy winner has been surrounded by nearly constant off-the-field controversy for the past few months, but the sophomore continues to put up big numbers when he’s playing. Johnny Manziel threw for 253 yards and rushed for 92 more in last year’s win over the Tide, and there’s little doubt a similar performance will be needed on Saturday.

USC from Page B1 Quarles is unhappy with himself as well as his teammates. He is determined to help turn things around but realizes talk alone will not get the job done. He also doesn’t want to hear any excuses, just answers for the problems.

“We thought we were going to walk into Georgia and they were going

to hand us something, but they came out and did a great job,” Quarles said. “We played with no intensity and no emotion and no focus at all. ... We were in the wrong place at the wrong time sometimes. We made crucial mistakes when we couldn’t make them.”

The Gamecocks were equally bad against the

run and the pass. Georgia compiled 227 yards rushing and 309 passing, the most combined yards USC allowed in a regular-season game since Arkansas shredded its for 641 yards in 2007.

Linebacker Kaiwan Lews said a major problem against Georgia was getting the defensive calls from the sideline and then getting lined up quickly enough.

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RACING FOR THE CUP Fieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set for the Final 10

The Sprint Cup Chase Drivers

1

2

3

4

Matt Kenseth

Jimmie Johnson

Kyle Busch

Kevin Harvick

Car #20 Toyota

Car #48 Chevrolet

Car #18 Toyota

Car #29 Chevrolet

BY JENNA FRYER AP NASCAR WRITER

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2,015 Pts

2,012 Pts

2,012 Pts

2,006 Pts

2013: 5 wins

2013: 4 wins

2013: 4 wins

2013: 2 wins

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Carl Edwards

Joey Logano

Greg Biffle

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Car #99 Ford

Car #22 Ford

Car #15 Toyota

Car #88 Chevrolet

2,006 Pts

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2,000 Pts

2,000 Pts

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2013: 1 win

2013: 1 win

2013: 0 wins

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Kurt Busch

Clint Bowyer

Kasey Kahne

Ryan Newman

Car #78 Chevrolet

Car #15 Toyota

Car #5 Chevrolet

Car #39 Chevrolet

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Top 10 NASCAR Sprint Cup Laps Leaders Through Sep. 7

1. Matt Kenseth 2. Jimmie Johnson 3. Kyle Busch 4. Kasey Kahne 5. Carl Edwards

1,149 1,139 1,102 466 447

6. Kurt Busch 7. Brad Keselowski 8. Clint Bowyer 9. Denny Hamlin 10. Martin Truex Jr.

441 343 285 259 255

he Chase for the Sprint Cup championship canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start soon enough for Clint Bowyer, who needs to get back in a race car to escape the controversy thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been following him since the 12-driver field was set.

It was Bowyer who turned NASCAR upside down by spinning with seven laps remaining at Richmond and Ryan Newman out front, presumably on his way to a win last week and locking up the final berth in the Chase.

But that Bowyer spin brought out the caution and set in motion a wild chain of events that NASCAR determined was a master manipulation by Michael Waltrip Racing to get Martin Truex Jr. in the Chase.

A two-day investigation led to unprecedented action by NASCAR: Newman was moved into the Chase in place of Truex, an unwitting victim of his teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shenanigans.

MWR was fined $300,000, general manager Ty Norris was suspended indefinitely, all three MWR drivers were docked 50 points and their crew chiefs placed on probation through the end of the year.

AP PHOTO / PAUL S ANCYA

Matt Kenseth will lead the ield of 12 drivers into the inal 10 races.

Now Bowyer, who was second in the Sprint Cup standings for the last eight weeks, tries to regain his focus as the Chase opens Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway.

The field was reset based on bonus points and Bowyer begins the Chase in eighth, 15 points behind leader Matt Kenseth.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not addressing whether or not the spin was intentional, trying only to look ahead at the next 10 weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somehow through all of this, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to get my focus back on the Chase and business as usual,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bad deal, a bad deal

all the way around. For MWR, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been penalized for this. We stand by our actions. We own up to them and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get through this together and move on.â&#x20AC;?

The field has a different look this year, as four-time champion Jeff Gordon failed to make the Chase â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in part because of the actions of MWR at Richmond â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and three-time champion Tony Stewart is out for the rest of the season with a broken leg.

Defending series champion Brad Keselowski is also watching after failing to qualify for the Chase in part because of a 25-point penalty earlier this season.

It opened spots in the field this year for Keselowskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teammate Joey Logano, who earned his first career berth in the Chase. Logano was one of the drivers aided Saturday night by the MWR drivers, two of whom took a dive in the closing laps in an effort to help Logano bump Gordon from the Chase field so that Truex could use the wild card berth.

Regardless of how he got in, Logano plans to make the most of his Chase. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feels like a big weight has been lifted off your shoulders to get in this thing,â&#x20AC;? the Penske Racing driver said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now we can

reset our goals toward the championship. Got a good shot at it, ready to have some fun now.â&#x20AC;?

Also in the Chase is Kurt Busch, the 2004 champion who is back after a one-year absence.

But what makes Buschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence remarkable is that he made it in with Furniture Row Racing, the first single-car team in Chase history to make the championship format. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way this team has grown, what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to accomplish, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an amazing feeling. We achieved something very special,â&#x20AC;? Busch said.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have his hands full with little brother, Kyle, who starts the Chase in a tie for second with five-time champion Jimmie Johnson, and of course, Kenseth. Kyle Busch and Johnson open the Chase trailing Kenseth by three points.

The trio are all considered the favorites, with 13 of 26 wins between them this season. But Johnson goes into the Chase in the worst slump of his career â&#x20AC;&#x201D; four consecutive finishes of 28th or worse, something heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never done before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Definitely donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to enter the Chase with no momentum like we have right now,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But Chicago is a whole new world.â&#x20AC;?

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The Final 10 Races

SEPT. 15

SEPT. 22

OCT. 12

OCT. 20

OCT. 27

NOV. 3

NOV. 10

NOV. 17

Kansas Speedway Kansas City, Kan.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Concord, N.C.

Talladega Superspeedway Talladega, Ala.

Martinsville Speedway Martinsville, Va.

Bank of America 500

Goodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Headache Relief 500

Phoenix International Raceway Avondale, Ariz.

Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead, Fla.

Hollywood Casino 300

Camping World RV Sales 500

Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas

2 p.m. (ET)

7:30 p.m. (ET)

2 p.m. (ET)

SEPT. 29

Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, Ill.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway Loudon, N.H.

Dover International Speedway Dover, Del.

Geico 400

Sylvania 300

AAA 400

2 p.m. (ET)

2 p.m. (ET)

2 p.m. (ET)

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1:30 p.m. (ET)

AAA Texas 500

Advocare 500

Ford EcoBoost 400

3 p.m. (ET)

3 p.m. (ET)

3 p.m. (ET)

Logano defends spot in NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chase field

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joey Logano wipes his face during a practice session at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. Logano is the latest driver caught in the fallout of NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investigation into the field-deciding race for the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship at Richmond.

CHICAGOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joey Logano defended his place in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship on Thursday, rattling off his season statistics as proof he earned his spot in the 12-driver field regardless of any help he may have received in the deciding race.

And make no mistake, Logano said: If anybody helped him at Richmond, he had no clue.

The latest driver caught in the fallout of NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investigation into Saturday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race at Richmond, Logano learned Wednesday that radio traffic appeared to show Front Row Racingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crew chief and spotter talking about David Gilliland giving Logano a pivotal spot on the track in exchange for something unidentified from Penske Racing.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing in

Penske radio transmissions to indicate wrongdoing, but NASCAR said Thursday it is still looking into the incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is new stuff to me. Obviously there is no transcript on our radio of NEWMAN anything said about it (and) obviously I would have known about it if that was the TRUEX case,â&#x20AC;? Logano said.

Logano wondered if a discussion on top of the spotter VICKERS stand would have been a big deal even if it did occur. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is stuff that happens week in and week out with spotters. They are up there communi-

cating back and forth trying to work deals out â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey, help me out here, I will help you out here, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work together.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; That happens all the time,â&#x20AC;? Logano said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look at it as being a big deal at all.â&#x20AC;?

NASCAR might not share that view as it heads into Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Chase race at Chicagoland Speedway marred by the first major scandal on the 10-year anniversary of the championship-deciding format.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been the potential for multi-car teams to band together in an effort to win the championship. NASCAR decided Michael Waltrip Racing crossed the line at Richmond, where the team was accused of attempting to manipulate the race to get Martin Truex Jr. into the Chase.

As part of its punishment, NASCAR took the unprecedented step of replacing Truex in the

Chase with Ryan Newman, citing the dive that MWR driver Brian Vickers took in the closing laps to aid Truex. Ironically, Vickers had to help Loganoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final finishing position to get Truex in the Chase.

Logano made no apologies for how the race played out â&#x20AC;&#x201D; MWR did what it did on its own, and Logano used six straight top-10 finishes and three straight top-five finishes to put himself into Chase contention. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to help me, it was to help themselves,â&#x20AC;? Logano said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Indirectly, it helped me and hey, thanks, all right, that is fine, whatever. If you want to write a story about how we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be here because of what happened with the Waltrip cars, go ahead but I think it is a bunch of B.S. if you write a story like that because if you look at the numbers, it proves everyone wrong.â&#x20AC;?

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visits to USC. Florida State, Alabama and Mississippi State are the other top schools with Humphrey, who does not plan to announce until the Under Armour All-American Game on Jan. 2, 2014. Humphrey, whose father is former Alabama and National Football League running back Bobby Humphrey, is also a track standout as a sprinter.

Defensive end Dante Sawyer of Suwanee, Ga., is being hotly pursued

by USC, Auburn, Tennessee and UGA. Those are his top four schools.

“There’s no favorite, I’m just playing it cool right now,” Sawyer said.

He’s not yet visited USC, but hopes to at some point this season. He planned to be at Saturday’s USC-UGA game in Athens. Sawyer said he wants to take his official visits before making his decision.

Working in USC’s favor with Sawyer is his relationship with recruiter Deke Adams. “I just like Coach Adams,” he said. “He was the first one to offer me when he was at North Carolina and I’ve always followed him. And I like how they let their defensive ends play.”

Last season he totaled 97 tackles with seven quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles and two interceptions.

Wide receiver Josh Malone of Gallatin, Tenn., will take four of his official visits to Clemson, Tennessee, UGA and FSU. The only date he has set is UGA

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on Sept. 28. Malone was at Clemson for an unofficial visit for the UGA game.

WR Trevion Thompson of Durham, N.C., has a top six of Clemson, UNC, FSU, Ohio State, North Carolina State and West Virginia with no favorite. He was at Clemson for the UGA game.

He plans to take his official visits before deciding.

OL Damian Prince of Forestville, Md., has not set his official visits yet.

USC is in the group of schools he’s considering for visits.

The others are Florida, Alabama, Phil UGA, KORNBLUT Maryland, Ohio State, Rutgers, Tennessee and Vanderbilt.

He plans to cut his list down to a smaller number in the near future.

OL Jake Whitley of North Augusta High has been a Yellow Jacket in high school, and he will be a Yellow Jacket in college. Whitley committed to Georgia Tech last week. He also held offers from Maryland, Coastal Carolina, Appalachian State, Marshall, Charlotte, Old Dominion and Mercer.

Juniors: DB Kaleb Chalmers took in the UGA at Clemson game and planned to be at the USC-UGAa game this past Saturday. Georgia is recruiting him, but has not yet offered. Chalmers said his time at recruiting corner

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atta High School offensive lineman Donell Stanley attended the North-Carolina-South Carolina and Georgia-Clemson football games, his first trips of the new season. At USC, Stanley had the chance to catch up with the coaches.

“I talked to (offensive line) Coach (Shawn) Elliott and (head) Coach (Steve) Spurrier and that was real good,” Stanley said. “They were telling me how I can fit in with their program and how important I am to them and keeping me in state.”

Stanley spent two nights at Clemson and also got an earful from the Tigers’ offensive line coach.

He does not have a favorite line coach, but said he talks the most with Elliott and Caldwell. Stanley has no other game visits planned and has not set his official visits but will with USC, Clemson, UNC and Alabama. He does not plan to take a fifth visit. Stanley said there is no particular order with his four schools and there’s no timetable for a decision, but he plans to take his official visits first before he decides.

It’s not easy for an out-of-state program to steal away one of the top players in Alabama from the Crimson Tide or Auburn, but USC is strongly in the mix with one of that’s state’s top uncommitted seniors. Defensive back Marlon Humphrey of Hoover will take one of his official

Clemson was beneficial.

“It was a good experience to see all the players, the fans and the atmosphere was nice,” Chalmers said. He spent time talking with recruiter and Clemson secondary coach Mike Reed.

“They really want me,” he said. “He told me to just keep my grades up.

He said I’m the type of player who will be there only three years.”

Chalmers plans to be at USC for the Vandy game on Saturday, and he said he hears regularly from Gamecock recruiter GA Mangus. He’s also hearing a lot from Tennessee.

The Volunteers also have offered along with Stanford, Duke and UNC. “I don’t have any favorites, everybody is equal,” Chalmers said.

He wants to visit every school that’s offered, and he plans to make his decision next summer before his senior season.

Last season, he had 45 tackles with four INTs. Defensive lineman Albert Huggins of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High has not been able to make any games yet and doesn’t know when he’ll get to one. He does, however, continue to hear from several schools, including Clemson and USC. Mississippi, Wyoming, Tennessee, Louisiana State, UNC, Southern California and Ohio State are among the other schools that continue to show interest. His latest offer is from Auburn, which came just before the season began. USC, Clemson, South Carolina

State, FSU, Alabama, Tennessee, UGA, NCSU and UNC are his other offers. He said he does not have any favorites.

WR Freddie Phillips of Pelion High attended GT’s opening game against Elon a couple of Saturdays back. Phillips does not have any favorites, but does like the Yellow Jackets. Phillips continues to hear from Clemson, USC, UNC, NCSU, Florida and FSU as well. He has not planned his next trip.

DE Christian Bell (6-foot-3-inches, 220 pounds) of Hoover, Ala., was offered earlier in the summer by USC. He also has offers from Mississippi State, Southern Mississippi and Akron.

He’s also hearing from Clemson, UGA, Alabama, Auburn, Ole Miss, LSU, Texax Christian, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, NCSU, UCLA and Southern Cal. Bell has not visited USC at this point, but he planned to be at the UGA game on Saturday. Clemson scouted Bell last spring and he felt the Tigers were going to offer, but they haven’t to this point. Bell said he does not have a favorite or a timetable for a decision. Last season, he had 39 tackles with three sacks.

WR Michael Bowman of Havelock, N.C., is one of that state’s top prospects for the 2015 class. He has offers from USC, UNC, NCSU, Penn State and East Carolina.

He was at NCSU for the opening game a couple of weekends ago, and he plans to get to USC

for some games. Bowman does not have a favorite, saying “All the schools are about the same.” He doesn’t plan to make a decision until after his senior season.

Last season, Bowman had 58 catches for 856 yards and six touchdowns.

Athlete Carl Tucker, Jr. (6-2, 215) of Cornelius, N.C., visited Clemson for the UGA game.

The Tigers were his first offer and Tucker was happy to take his first visit to the campus.

Tennessee and UNC offered Tucker last week and that changed his thinking about things.

Clemson has offered junior DB Calvin Brewton (6-0, 175) of Miami and the safety has strong interest in the Tigers. “I love watching them play,” Brewton said.

“Death Valley just looks like a great place. I see they are a clutch team.

They always find a way to win big games. They just had two big wins over SEC (Southeastern Conference) teams.”

Brewton has not visited Clemson, but hopes to get in for a game this season. He said it’s too early in the process for him to have a clear favorite, but “I’m very high on Clemson. And I like Florida State a lot.”

Brewton also has offers from FSU, South Florida and West Virginia. He could have a decision in the spring.

Basketball News: Evan Bailey, a 6-6 player from Massillon, Ohio, committed to College of Charleston.

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MARY M. KIRBY Mary Myers Kirby, 75, wife of Perry L. Kirby Sr., died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at her home.

Born in Florence, she was a daughter of the late Francis B. and Evelyn Cusac Myers. She was a member of Willow Creek Baptist Church in Florence.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Linda K. McCraven (Jeff ) of Fort Mill; a son, Perry L. Kirby Jr. (Dessie) of Sumter; four grandchildren, Mary Beth Woods and Jason Humphrey (Amber), both of Fort Mill, and Laura Kirby and Daniel Kirby, both of Sumter; two great-grandchildren, Brody Humphrey and Evelyn Humphrey; and a sister, Betty M. White of Florence.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda F. Kirby.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Satur-

day in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Braswell officiating.

Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

The family would like to thank Tuomey Hospice for their care and support.

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

JOHN L. WEEKS Sr. John Legrand Weeks Sr., 73, husband of Kathleen Kump Hendrix Weeks, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at Lexington Medical Center.

Born in Clarendon

County, he was a son of the late Legrand Dickson Weeks and Linnie Mae McAllister Weeks.

He retired from B.L. Montague Co. after 30 years of service. Mr. Weeks started the Palmetto Singles Dance Club.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, John L. Weeks Jr. and Robert Allen Weeks (Tracy), both of Manning; four grandchildren, Tabitha Harrell (Bradley), Allison Randall (Steven), Tori Beth Weeks and Brenden Weeks; two great-grandchildren, Aiden Harrell and Ella Randall; three sisters, Margaret Nunamaker of Manning, Joyce Gibson of Rockvale, Tenn., and Barbara Denham of Darlington; and seven nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Mae Welch.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday in the Elmore-

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Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Mark Evans officiating.

Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends following the service at the home of his sister, Margaret Nunamaker, 2602 S.C. 260, Manning, and other times at his home.

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

McNEAL MITCHELL McNeal Mitchell, husband of Dorothy Jones Mitchell, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at Vita Inpatient Hospice Unit in Stockbridge, Ga. Born June 21, 1952, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Richard Sr. and Vermell Mitchell. He was a member of Goodwill

Presbyterian Church and graduated from Eastern High School, Sumter.

Survivors are his wife, Dorothy Mitchell of Sumter; three daughters, Mikia (Wilbur) Dawson of Sumter, and Chantel and Wanda Mitchell of Charlotte; seven sisters, Louvenia, Elouise, Rosa and Wilenia Mitchell, all of Brooklyn, N.Y., Dianne (Robert) Morrales and Alline (James) Brown, both of Charlotte, and Catherine (James) Patterson of Riverdale, Ga.; two brothers, Lewis and Odell (Rose) Mitchell of Brooklyn; two grandchildren, Aijah and Wilbur Dawson; his mother-in-law, Irene Jones of Sumter; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Mitchell Jr. Viewing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Goodwill Presbyterian Church (USA), Mayesville, with Dr. Frank Coclough and Dr. Ella Busby, pastor.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family is receiving visitors at the home of his wife, Dorothy Mitchell, 925 Jensen Road, Sumter.

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

Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of arrangements.

RALSTON L. MILES Ralston L. “Roy” Miles, 65, husband of Patricia Atkinson Miles, died Thursday, Sept.

12, 2013, at his home.

Services will be announced by ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE B7

AREA SCOREBOARD ROAD RACING FORREST RAY 5K

The 8th Annual Forrest Ray 5K Run and Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Sumter County Library.

Registration is $20 per runner prior to the race and $25 on the day of the race. Registration on the day of the race begins at 7 a.m.

Runners can register ahead of time at the Sumter County Library, the YMCA of Sumter or by going online at StrictlyRunning.com.

For more information on the race or sponsorship opportunities, contact the library at (803) 773-7273, by email at sumtecolib@spiritcom.net, or online at www. sumtercountylibrary.org/ForrestRay5k.htm.

BASKETBALL YMCA CHURCH LEAGUE

Registration for the YMCA of Sumter Church Basketball

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League is under way and runs through Oct. 25.

There are leagues for boys and girls ages 3-15. For children ages 3-4, the cost is $25 for a member and $40 for a potential member. For ages 5-15, the cost if $40 for a member and $75 for a potential member.

Practice begins in November with the season running from December through February.

For more information, call the YMCA at (803) 773-1404 or visit www.ymcasumter.org.

to officiate middle school, junior varsity and varsity high school games. Each training class will cover National Federation rules for high school basketball, South Carolina Basketball Official Association mechanics, and SCBOA exam preparation.

The state wide clinic and exam will be held on Nov. 16, at Lexington High School.

For more information, contact Granderson James, at (803) 968-2391 or by email at grandersj@aol.com.

OFFICIATING CLASSES

GOLF CLARENDON GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Wateree Basketball Officials Association is holding South Carolina High School League Basketball Officials Association training classes for prospective officials on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Sumter County Recreation Department located at 155 Haynsworth Street.

The classes are necessary

The Clarendon County Recreation Department will be hosting the first Clarendon County Golf Program Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Wyboo Golf Club in Manning.

The tournament is a fundraiser for its youth golf program.

The tournament format will be 4-man Captain’s

Choice. The cost to register is $200 per team or $50 per person. There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Registration and sign-ins will begin at 11 a.m. Food and drink will be provided.

Registration forms need to be submitted to the recreation department by Wednesday.

For more information or to get a registration form, call Wyboo Golf Club at (803) 4787899 or golf program director Donald Hardy at (803) 4736652). You can also call the recreation department at (803) 473-3543 or visit it at 3057 Raccoon Road in Manning.

KUBALA MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

Registration is now open for the Charlie Kubala Memorial Golf Tournament, which is set for Oct. 14 at Beech Creek Golf Club.

For more information or to register, go to www.sumtersheriff.org where online registration and payments are

available or call Lt. Lee Monahan (803) 436-2161.

PAR 4 PETS

The 2nd Annual Par 4 Pets Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Crystal Lakes Golf Course.

The format is 4-man Captain’s Choice with an entry fee of $160 per team or $40 per player. Entry is limited to the first 20 teams.

Registration is at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30.

There will be $5 per mulligan available at registration with a maximum of two per player.

The event is a fundraiser for KAT’s Special Kneads small animal shelter.

For more information, call Kathy Stafford at (803) 4693906, Julie Wilkins at (803) 9685176, Melissa Brunson at (803) 983-0038, Gail McLeod at (803) 840-4519 or Crystal Lakes manager Mike Ardis at (803) 7751902.

GATORS from Page B1 bothered by a right hamstring cramp.

Freshman Jalen White will take his place if he can’t go.

The Gators found success against Crestwood spreading the ball to eight different receivers. Tyshawn Johnson had four catches for 74 yards and a TD. He also threw a touchdown pass to give Lakewood an early lead. Terry Singleton led the team with 120 receiving

yards and a score on three catches while Karon Dorsey added two catches for 58 yards.

“We know they’ll probably be keying in on Tyshawn Johnson and Khafari Buffalo, so we’ve got to have other guys step up to the challenge,” Parks said. “I know they’ve got a young guy playing corner so we’ll have to look at that and see if we can’t find a mismatch.”

GAMECOCKS from Page B1 big pass plays of more than 40 yards in the second half against Stratford. The Knights also had a 41-yard fumble return for a touchdown.

Still, Kennedy did see improvement from the first week. Offensively the Gamecocks shined in the first half.

SHS racked up nearly 250 yards and quarterback James Barnes was 15 of 21 for 200 yards and three scores.

Sumter managed just 36 yards through the air the rest of the way, though.

“We have to be able to run the ball better than we did,” said Kennedy after the Gamecocks managed just 40 yards on the ground.

“To be successful you have to be able to run the ball and stop the run.”

SHS will get its third try to give Kennedy his

first win as a Gamecock against the Gators.

Lakewood is 1-1 on the season after a win over Keenan and last week’s 37-20 loss to Crestwood.

Lakewood held its own against Crestwood, trailing just 9-7 at the break, after being blown out by the Knights twice last season.

“They’re a much-improved football team,” Kennedy said. “Coach (Perry) Parks and his staff have done a great job over there getting those kids ready to play

ever Friday night and we know they’re going to be up for us.”

Sumter will face a Gators squad that has thrown the ball around a bit in the first two weeks. Quarterback Roderick Charles threw for 305 yards against Crestwood last week.

“We’re prepared to play that type of offense,” Kennedy said.

“For us the biggest thing is just to protect the ball on offense, cut down on the penalties and just not give up the big plays on defense.”

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

DOROTHY MAE C. FORD Dorothy Mae Canty Ford was born July 21, 1929, in Pinewood, to the late Ranson Hampton and Mable Canty Baxter. She departed this life on Sept. 7, 2013, at Sumter Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and joined Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the mass choir and Calvary Missionary Ministry. She was employed by Campbell Soup for several years.

She leaves a legacy to her beloved children and their spouses, Hollie Jr. (Eunice) Ford, Renard (Chandra) Ford and Doris Brooks, all of Sumter, David (Shirley) Ford of East Point, Ga., Geraldine (Fredrick) Hastie of Fayetteville, N.C., and Mark (Kelly) Ford of McDonough, Ga.; an adopted son, Larry Munns; two brothers, Roosevelt (Maude) Canty of Sumter and Willie Roy (Alice) Canty of Fletcher, N.C.; an adopted brother, Freddie Lee Anderson; three sistersin-law, Pansey Kelly, Carrie Lee Evans of Philadelphia, Pa., and Reva (Ashton) Benbow of Sumter; two brothers-in-law, Albertus (Margaret) Ford of Philadelphia and Edward Butch Spann of Pinewood; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mortuary.

The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 10075 Calvary Church Road, Pinewood, with Pastor E.L. Sanders officiating, assisted by the Rev. Mose Dingle Jr., the Rev. John H. Johnson and the Rev. James E. Harris. Interment will follow in Calvary-Zion Hill Cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at 308 Lemmon St., Sumter.

Jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

REV. WILLIE G. HILTON BALTIMORE, Md. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Rev. Willie G. â&#x20AC;&#x153;WGâ&#x20AC;?

Hilton departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, in Baltimore.

Born Sept. 15, 1930, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Henry and Beulah Thames Hilton. At an early age, he joined Mt. Zero Baptist Church.

Shortly after moving to Baltimore, the Rev. Hilton became a member of United Glorious Church of Christ. Later, he was ordained as a minister and became the pastor of St. Phillips Holiness Church Inc. He was joined in marriage to Cleotha Weeks of Clarendon County. From this marriage, six children were born.

He was preceded in death by one son, Walter Hilton; five brothers; and four sisters.

After the death of his wife of 44 years, he later married the former Martha Staten.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are two sons, Willie (Kyle) and Sandy (Pamela); three loving daughters, Tiny (Gerry), Cleotha (Mack) and Janett (Barry); two sisters, Luella McCray and Lizzie Prince; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lee McCray, Clifton Prince, Mimoreen Spell, Blanche Green (Warren), Maud Canty (Roosevelt), Hatty Canty and Jannie Mack (Arthur); 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zero Missionary Baptist Church, where Dr. Lucious Dixon serves as pastor.

The eulogy will be delivered by Pastor Edward McLaurin, his son-in-law.

Interment will follow in St. John Church Cemetery, Silver community.

Online condolences may be sent to Flemingdelaine@aol.com.

Fleming-DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel is in charge of services.

JAMES E. GAMBLE James E. Gamble, 77, husband of Carrie Mack Gamble, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road.

He was born Nov. 20, 1935, in New Zion, a son of the late John Dillard Gamble Sr. and Eva Hammett Gamble. He received his formal edu-

cation in the public schools of Clarendon County. He was a member of Melina Presbyterian Church, Capital City Lodge No. 78, and Al Tabari Temple. He was employed by Mobil Oil Co. for many years.

Survivors are his wife, Carrie Mack Gamble; three sons, Alvin (Abbey) Gamble of Loudonville, Kevin Bamble of Seoul, South Korea, and David Gamble of Miami; two brothers, Dill (Azalee) Gamble of Columbia and Leroy (Dimmie Lee) Gamble of Miami; four grandsons, David Jr., Jordan, Zayden and Quinton; one granddaughter, Dominique Liley; one goddaughter, Sharnell Thomas; one brother-in-law; and eight sisters-in-law.

Wake services for Mr. Gamble will be from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service.

Celebratory services for Mr. Gamble will be held at noon Saturday at Melina Presbyterian Church, USA, 3539 Black River Road, Sardinia, with the Rev. Samuel Sparks, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at the home of his cousin, Azalee Knox, 717 N. Main St., Sumter.

These services are entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

THORNIE BRAILSFORD Sr. Thornie Brailsford Sr., 78, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, after a prolonged illness.

Born Jan. 19, 1935, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Rev. Edward and Sarah Watson Brailsford.

Thornie received his education in the public schools of Clarendon County. He was affectionately known to his family and friends as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Calâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubbaâ&#x20AC;? Brrailsford. Thornie received his spiritual nurturing from his parents and the church. He was a lifelong member of St. Phillip United Methodist Episcopal Church, Pinewood. Thornie was a hard worker and provider for his family. He instilled these values in his children. His working career included more than 20 years each as an employee of Kirven Lumber Co. and Exide Corp. He retired from Exide Corp. in

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1990. His favorite pastime and hobby was being the proprietor of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rimini Discothèque.â&#x20AC;? He also enjoyed cooking barbecue for the community. He did these pastimes until his health failed. He was also a member of the Masonic Order.

At an early age, he was joined in holy matrimony to his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Dorothy Ann Boston Brailsford, who survives him. This union brought forth seven children, who also are his survivors. They are: Darcus B. McCabe of Sumter, Thornie (Fredrica) Brailsford Jr. of Sumter, Debbie (Ronald) Coats of Rembert, Arnold L. (Sandra Williams) Brailsford of Sumter, Allene C. (Stephon) Blanding of Charlotte, Sebastian B. (Leslie) Brailsford of Edgewater, Fla., and Barry M. Brailsford of New York, N.Y.; a sibling, Camilla McConico; 18 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. His surviving brothers and sisters are Richard (Flossie) Brailsford of Rimini, Susanna Canty of Pinewood, Willie M. Mathis of Summerton, Albertha Adams of Summerton, Theodore Brailsford of Lexington, Edward Brailsford of Summerton, John (Juliene) Brailsford of Summerton, Clara Bowers of Sumter and Eva (Lewis) Brown of Summerton; three brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law; one aunt-in-law, Willie M. Boston-Brown; two uncles-in-law, Blease (Claudia) Boston of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Israel (Barbara) Boston of Jacksonville, Fla.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Javaris Dow and John Wilson; one sister, Corine Moore; and two brothers, Lincoln Brailsford and Samuel Brailsford.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Phillip United Methodist Episcopal Church, 1458 St. Phillip Church Road, Pinewood, with the Rev. James O. Robinson, pastor, eulogist, the Rev. Lawrence Myers, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Al Smiling, the Rev. Sam Benjamin and Bishop Willie Green.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the home, 2185 West Ave. South, Pinewood.

The remains will be placed in the church at 12:30 p.m.

The funeral procession will leave at 12:50 p.m. from the home.

Floral bearers will be nieces.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

Burial will be in St. Phillips United Methodist Episcopal Churchyard cemetery, Pinewood.

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.

FRED BARNES III COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fred Barnes III, 52, passed away on Monday, Sept.

9, 2013.

Born Feb. 13, 1961, he was the only child of the late Fred Jr. and Sarah Boykin Barnes, for whom he was a loving and devoted caregiver for many years. He grew up in Summerton, graduated from Clarendon Hall, and earned a degree in computer programming from Francis Marion University, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina as a senior analyst I. He will be greatly missed by his â&#x20AC;&#x153;cousinsiblings,â&#x20AC;? Lynne Boykin of Florence, Danny Barnes, Linda Barnes Chinnis and Tammy Barnes Gottshalk, all of Charleston; along with a host of other family and friends whom he dearly loved.

On a beautiful day, Fred could be found riding his Harley in the hillsides surrounding Columbia or eating wings with friends following a game or a movie. He never missed a chance for a scuba trip or a weekend with family or friends.

A celebration of Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Summerton Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Garland Hart officiating.

The family invites friends to gather in the fellowship hall following the service.

Memorials may be made in Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to The LAMB Institute, 215 Hickory St., Charleston, SC 29407 or to Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Trian-

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gle, VA 22172.

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

LETITIA W. BAKER Letitia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lettyâ&#x20AC;?

Wysong Baker, 80, widow of Alpheus James Baker Sr., died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia.

Born in Florence, she was a daughter of the late Everette and Lynda Rhodes Wysong. She was a member of Bethesda Church of God and was an Avon representative for 30 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Iris Chapter 149, where she was a past worthy matron and served as conductress for many years.

Survivors include four children, Lynda Jane Carroll (Wiley) of Manning, Debra Ann â&#x20AC;&#x153;Debbieâ&#x20AC;? Stone and Alpheus J. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alâ&#x20AC;? Baker Jr. (Laura), both of Sumter, and Sharon Jean Gallahar (Gerald P.) of Chapel Hill, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, James F. Carroll (Amy), Sarah Peyton (Doug), Glenn D. Stone Jr. (Elizabeth), Jody E. Stone, Elwood D. Stone, Mary Frances M. Baker, Alpheus J. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmyâ&#x20AC;? Baker III, Sunshine Smith (Jason), Kristall Hanson (John) and Windi Flynn (Matt); 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ada Lynn Johnson (Tony) of Mayesville; and two sisters-inlaw, Laura Ruth Baker and Carolyn Hudson (Ed), both of Sumter.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethesda Church of God with the Rev. Al Sims officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of Sarah and Doug Peyton, 1595 U.S. 521 South, Sumter.

Memorials may be made to Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150 or to the Order of the Eastern Star, Iris Chapter 149, 215 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

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

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A 20 CMS Ready Thunder Booster Club flapjack fundraiser will be held 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2497 Broad St. Tickets are $7. Call Sean at (803) 895-1171.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold About Boating Safety (ABS) classes as follows: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Family Development Center in Santee; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Sumter Department of Transportation. Cost is $20 per person or $25 for a family of four. Contact Ellen at Innewman@ embarqmail.com or (803) 492-3387.

The South Sumter Neighborhood Beautification Association will meet at 6:30 p.m.

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The South Sumter COPs (Community Oriented Police) will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the COP Substation, 645 Manning Ave. and the corner of Orange Street. Call (803) 4362000.

The comrades, ladies and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auxiliaries of VFW Post 10813 will meet Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 610 Manning Ave. A joint meeting will begin at 6 p.m. followed by separate meetings at 7 p.m.

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The Dalzell COPs (Community Oriented Police) will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Ebenezer Community Center, 4580 Queen Chapel Road and the corner of Ebenezer Road, Dalzell. Call (803) 469-7789.

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A day of fun and activities for Majestic Gospel Singers will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14, at Shirleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place, 958 Nathaniel St.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Two-D or not 2-D, that is the question.

Since the advent of Pixar and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toy Storyâ&#x20AC;? in 1995, many fans of traditional cartoons have migrated to computer-generated fare. Some, however, remain faithful to old-fashioned two-dimensional cartoons, preferring their artistry and graphic power.

Chief among the practitioners of traditional cartooning has been Craig McCracken, maker of the Emmywinning Cartoon Network series â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Powerpuff Girlsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home for Imaginary Friends.â&#x20AC;? He also worked on the gorgeously produced series â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dexterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Laboratory,â&#x20AC;? created by Genndy Tartakovsky, also for Cartoon Network.

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LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notice Public Auction A sale will be held at Sumter Self Storage, 731 Broad St on Sept 14th at 10 AM, Saturday. Items from the following units will be sold: Nathaniel McFadden 501 Katrinia Cabon 805 Johnnie Mae White 212-363 Lucille Washington 314-327 William Wheeler 546 Sharolyn Zimmerman 434 Heather Dunn 362 Some items include Michael Jackson posters, Race car "Hot Wheels", cards of Race car drivers.

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Summons & Notice

by Lot No. 59, Block O, on said Plat whereon it measures 153.1 feet; on the East by lands of Oakland Plantation on said Plat whereon it measures 75 feet; on the South by Lot No. 57 of Oakland Plantation on said Plat whereon it measures 168.4 feet; on the West fronting on Derwent Drive on said Plat and measuring thereon 70 feet; all dimensions a little more or less and according to said plat. This being the same property conveyed to Jimmie R. Cureton and Martha J. Cureton as joint tenants with the right of survivorship by Deed of Patsy K. Stephens & Joel W. Stephens dated and recorded August 7, 1974 in Book A-10 on Page 449 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County.

Subsequently, Jimmie R. Cureton died on November 6, 2004 and his interest in the subject property passed to Martha J. Cureton by operation of law.

TMS No. 134-09-02-071 Property Address: 2437 Derwent Drive Sumter, SC 29150

Abandoned Vehicle Notice The following vehicle was abandoned at Car Care & Repair, 3269 Broad St. Ext. Sumter, SC 29150.

Described as a 2007 Suzuki GSXR600 VIN#JS1GN7DA472106830.

Total due for storage and repairs is $2260.00 as of May 10 2013. Owner is asked to call 803-494-4394. If not claimed in 30 days, it will be turned over to the Magistrate's office for public sale.

Summons & Notice SUMMONS AND NOTICES STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO: 2013-CP-43-01038

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on June 19, 2013.

BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Suzanne E. Brown, SC Bar No. 76440 J. Marshall Swails, SC Bar No. 79067 J. Martin Page, SC Bar No. 100200, 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, South Carolina 29210 (888) 726-9953 Attorneys for Plaintiff, 1059065

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived

(Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff vs.

Martha J. Cureton; Safe Federal Credit Union

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 13-CP-43-0767 Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff,

Defendant(s).

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: Martha J. Cureton YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, South Carolina, 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53, of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of South Carolina Code 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the attached mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original note and mortgage and Complaint attached hereto.

LIS PENDENS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Martha Cureton (a/k/a Martha J. Cureton) to Wachovia Bank, National Association dated February 6, 2007 and recorded on February 8, 2007 in Book 1064 at Page 00936, in the Sumter County Registry (hereinafter "Mortgage"). Thereafter the Mortgage was transferred to the Plaintiff herein by assignment and/or corporate merger. The premises covered and affected by the said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, more particularly described in the said mortgage and are more commonly described as: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township of Statesburg, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 58, Block O on a plat of Oakland Plantation, Blocks O and P, prepared by M.J. Belter & Company, dated February 11, 1970, revised October 9, 1970, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-29 at Page 119. Also shown on a plat prepared for Bruce W. Parris

by M.J. Belter & Company dated April 28, 1971 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-30 at Page 31. Said Lot being bounded and measuring as follows: On the North

v.

Christina L. Cummins; Defendant(s).

(013225-02794) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Christina L. Cummins: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 2670 Trufield Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29153, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 200-08-03-013, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina August 2, 2013.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on May 7, 2013.

Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Samuel C. Waters (SC Bar #5958) Cheryl H. Fisher (SC Bar #15213) Reginald P. Corley (SC Bar #69453) Jennifer W. Rubin (SC Bar #16727) Ellie C. Floyd (SC Bar #68635) Michael P. Morris (SC Bar #73560) Eve Moredock Stacey (SC Bar #5300) Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) William S. Koehler (SC Bar#74935) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Jaclynn B. Goings (SC Bar #77501) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) John F. McLeod, IV (SC Bar # 100693) Mary Powers (SC Bar #16534) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 Columbia, South Carolina 013225-02794 August 2, 2013 A-4412443

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