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NEIGHBORS NAME: Travis Brent FAMILY: Three siblings. BORN: Norfolk,VA OCCUPATION: FMU Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach HOBBIES OR SPECIAL INTERESTS: My biggest passion in life is soccer. If I am not coaching soccer than I am playing it, watching it, or preparing for the next time I am involved in the sport. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT FLORENCE: I enjoy the sense of community spirit from the city of Florence. Despite its size, the city does a great job hosting seasonal events throughout the calendar year which keeps things lively. WHO OR WHAT HAS MOST INFLUENCED YOU? My uncle Jacco Eltingh is a retired professional tennis player who has won four grand slams. Growing up Jacco was one of my childhood heroes because he embodied the idea that if you work hard enough anything can be achieved. He inspired me to become a professional soccer player and was a guiding light for me in terms of how to be a professional, not only in the game of soccer, but in life itself.
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Bikes donated to children in need Academy Sports + Outdoors and the Florence Sheriff’s Office surprised 30 deserving children with new bikes and helmets as part of Academy’s annual holiday bike donation program. Academy’s 17th annual bike donation program occurred throughout December across Academy's 16state footprint and benefited over 5,500 children this holiday season. The donations were made to children through the Sheriff’s Camp Pee Dee Pride. The Sheriff’s Office has worked closely with Academy Sports + Outdoors in the past to help provide deserving children with school supplies and school clothes as well. Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone was delighted that Academy Sports + Outdoors was able to help the Sheriff’s Office surprise the children with such a special gift around the holiday season. Al Bishop, the store director of Academy Sports + Outdoors in Florence, commented that each
BIKES AND HELMETS LINED UP FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE PARKING LOT OF ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS. of the bikes were exactly the same and special edition as well.
The children were all delighted by their new bikes and very thank-
ful to the Sheriff’s Office and Al Bishop and his team.
End of a good journey for Robinson-Cain Francis Marion University wasn’t Chanie Robinson-Cain’s first choice when she was picking out a college and it took her two years to settle on a major once she arrived. But four years after she started, Robinson-Cain wouldn’t change a thing. Her collegiate journey has been just as important as her destination, although she’s pretty happy about that, too. Robinson-Cain graduated Saturday with a degree in psychology. Next stop: grad school at FMU, followed by a career in counseling.“It’s been an interesting trip, a good trip,” says Robinson-Cain, “and this has been a good place to take it. The support I’ve received, the opportunities I’ve had ... it’s hard to imagine it happening anywhere else. I’ve learned a lot about myself. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished.” Robinson-Cain, a Greer, S.C. native, wound up at
FMU at the urging of her parents, who thought it a more practical choice than some of the other
ROBINSON-CAIN schools on her list. Robinson-Cain liked the feel of it right from the start, but bounced around academ-
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Live@Central! event to be held
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Live@Central! begins at a new time of 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, as we welcome Stephen Motte, curator at the Florence County Museum. Motte will share the fascinating story of artist William Harrison Scarborough. Scarborough practiced his gifted talent in the upper Pee Dee from 1838 to 1845 while living in the Darlington district. An exhibit of Scarborough’s
work will be featured in the museum through February 24. Live@Central! will be held in Spears Fellowship Hall at Central United Methodist Church, on the corner of Irby and Cheves Streets in downtown Florence. An optional dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., and costs $6 per adult and $3 per child. For the menu or more information, visit www. centralmethodist.net.
Library presents story writing workshop The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will offer a free Story Writing Basics Workshop for adults (ages 18+) on Thursday January 24, at 6:30 p.m. Stephanie Smith, who holds a master’s degree in English with a concentration in creative writing, will conduct the workshop. Participants will learn about the essential ingredients of a story: characters, point of view, setting, plot/conflict, and resolution. A Q&A ses-
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the paper. If the photos are digital they can be emailed to our editor, Philip Maenza, at philipm@florencenewsjournal.com. If the photos are in physical form they can be brought to the The News Journal office at 312 Railroad Avenue and we can scan them into our system to use in the paper.
Deaths Exum, Robert David, age 67, died December 26, Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home
Poston, Joshua Enoch, age 35, died December 22, Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home
Huggins, Donald ‘Don’, age 77, died December 24, Belk Funeral Home
Rogers, Malcolm G., Jr., age 98, died December 26, Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home
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course of study that matched her real interests. She finally discovered it near the end of her sophomore year when she walked into the Psychology office and declared her intent to become that department’s newest major. “The minute I said something it was like a big psychology party broke out,” says Robinson-Cain.
“The (departmental) secretary was thrilled, some faculty that were in the office were cheering a new member of the family. It’s kind of been like that for the past two-and-a-half years, just very rewarding. And it’s become increasingly clear that this is who I am, who I always wanted to be.”Robinson-Cain’s psychology stud-
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ies have meshed nicely with other interests and activities. She’s worked on campus as a resident assistant (RA), in the psychology office, and with four different charitable organizations in the area, including Homeless Connect, the Naomi Project and Marian Wright Edelman’s Freedom School in Bennettsville. All involved building relationships on an individual basis and trying to understand the inner workings of individuals. “I think all that showed me that there is something a little bit bigger out there,” says Robinson-Cain. “It’s
not always about you. I felt comfortable in that world and it connected me to my field as well. My professors —all of them —helped me to that realization. It’s just been a great experience.” Though graduate school and licensure await, Robinson-Cain is already providing useful counsel to friends and family headed down the college path. “Don’t feel like you have stay wed to your plan,” she says. “Take some time to explore, to find out who you really are. If you can find the right place to do that, like I did, it will all work out.
sion will follow the workshop. According to Smith, “Creating something out of nothing is one of the amazing things about creative writing. It’s fun to create, to write the stories you want to read, be that fanfiction or memoirs.” Participation is free, but space is limited and registration is required. All materials will be provided. For information or to register please call (843) 413-7074.
Jeffers, Terry Renee Fisher, age 62, died December 27, Cain-Calcutt Funeral Home Johnson, William Howard, Sr., age 91, died December 23, WatersPowell Funeral Home Matthews, Sandra Delores, age 72, died December 24, Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home Nixon, Deborah Jo ‘Debbie’, age 67, died December 23, Cain-Calcutt Funeral Home
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GOD’S WORD Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17
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New Year an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to good government By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller We can all afford to better ourselves in some way, and this time each year many us resolve to do so – whether it’s adopting a healthier lifestyle, working a little harder toward a goal, or learning a new skill. And for those of us in public office, this season of resolutions is an opportunity to reflect on our own service and consider ways we can do better. So as I do each New Year, I’ve taken it upon myself to offer a few goals I believe everyone in public leadership – elected officials, agency heads, bureaucrats, and members of various public boards and commissions – would do well to commit: • Take it easy on the taxpayers. Politicians spend the fruits of their constituents’ labor ostensibly to provide services that improve those constituents’ lives. But we know that a lot of politicians have a wildly differing view than Joe Taxpayer does about what constitutes prudent use of public dollars. Consequently, the cost of local, state and federal government has become unduly burdensome for far too many. • Conscientious public officials will remain mindful of the pinch that their decisions put on people’s wallets, and will remember that one sure way to improve people’s quality of life is to let them keep more of their own money. • Commit to transparency. Government best serves the people when the sun is permitted to shine in, so we ought to make it a priority to show citizens how decisions are made and how tax dollars are spent. Make sure public records are readily available to citizens. Publish as much information as possible – including all itemized expenditures – on the web. Ensure meetings are streamed on the web if possible, and held with plenty of advance notice to maximize citizen-participation. Transparency holds public officials accountable, makes problems easier to catch, and fosters trust between government and the governed. • Respect those who ask the tough questions. Just about every public body has one: the citizen watchdog who attends every meeting, often sitting in the front row. They often pose uncomfortable questions, write letters to the editor, and sometimes use open-records laws to request information. Though they may be annoying to the politicians, their role is a vital one. In holding their leaders’ feet to the fire, these good government warriors are laboring to improve their government. They’re uncovering waste, rooting out abuse, and generally putting public officials on notice that someone’s watching. Besides, in a time when most folks go to work, come home, and learn about the day’s events on the evening news, citizens who care enough to become involved in the process deserve our respect – yes, even those who ask the tough questions. • Evaluate priorities. The current $24 billion deficit in the state pension system for teachers and public employees is perhaps our state’s most critical issue — with farreaching ramifications — yet it doesn’t receive nearly the focus it deserves. And therein lies one of the fundamental challenges to quality government: Elected officials frequently devote their attention to issues they view as having political benefits — such as those designed to generate headlines, appeal to a favored constituency, or gain advantage over political adversaries — while leaving unaddressed the more mundane, but often more substantial, matters. The wise will remember that the glitzy issues aren’t always the most important, and it’s often those with less headline-grabbing appeal — particularly those related to finance — that are of greater consequence. • Elevate the debate. One of the hallmarks of a healthy political system is the ability to disagree amicably. Unfortunately, with each passing year we seem to drift further and further from that ideal. Public debate has descended into rancor and demonization. And if this current climate discourages good people from entering public life, the cost is indeed high. Public officials at all levels can — and must — take the lead in restoring civility. We should strive to set the right example… to demonstrate that it’s possible to advocate our views — even to fight for closely-held convictions — without descending into the gutter. Those who have confidence in the strength of their positions should never hesitate to take the high road. Our election campaigns are a good place to start. Positive, issue-oriented campaigns help establish a standard for others, and help voters make informed decisions. There’s not a person in government who doesn’t have at least some room to improve how they serve the public. Let’s dedicate ourselves to doing so in 2019.
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Remembering 2018, the good and the bad As we embark on a new year, let’s recap some of the good and bad things that happened in 2018. January 1: Iceland ensures equal pay for men and women. Iceland became the first nation to make paying men more than women illegal. Passed on Women’s Day the year earlier, the bill makes it mandatory for companies employing 25 or more workers to pay men and women equally. February 6: SpaceX launches world’s most powerful rocket. The Falcon Heavy, a reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle, was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Able to carry nearly twice the payload as its nearest competitor - the Delta IV Heavy from United Launch Alliance - it also costs less. For its first payload, company founder Elon Musk sent a Tesla Roadster car into space. March 19: Last male northern white rhinoceros dies. Sudan died at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. The two remaining members of the species are both female – his daughter and granddaughter – and unless secure IVT techniques are developed, his death has sounded the death-knell for the subspecies. April 18: Saudi Arabia ends theater ban. The country ended a 35-year ban on movie theaters by screening the Marvel blockbuster “Black Panther” at cinemas in the capital city of Riyadh. Initial. May 19: Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle. On this day, Harry married American actress Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, England. The ceremony, which was attended by members of the royal family and celebrities like former soccer
Philip Maenza Editor champion David Beckham and his fashion designer wife Victoria Beckham, also saw the newlywed couple bestowed with the title – Duke and Duchess of Sussex. June 24: Saudi Arabia allows women to drive. The Saudi government granted women the right to drive for the first time in the country’s history. Interior Minister General Saeed bin Abdullah Al Qahtani, said: “We must treat women with respect, appreciation, trust and prevent any wrongdoing that may occur from any person towards those who drive their car on the tenth of next month.” July 10: Thai cave rescue comes to successful end. A dozen members of a junior soccer team, with their 25-yearold coach, were safely rescued from inside a cave system in the country’s Chiang Rai province. The group, who’d entered the caves after a practice session but got stuck after heavy rains flooded the interiors, spent nearly 18 days trapped inside. August 12: NASA launches solar probe. The Parker Solar Probe is an attempt to collect data from the outer corona of the Sun, with the aim to better understand the dynamics of magnetic fields at the sources of solar wind – a stream of charged particles from the Sun’s upper layers.
September 2: Brazil’s National Museum gutted by fire. The oldest scientific institution in the country, the museum caught fire for as-yet-unknown reasons. The structure burned through the night and nearly 20 million items were either damaged or destroyed. The Rio de Janeiro-based museum had celebrated its 200th anniversary earlier in the year. October 23: World’s longest sea bridge is opened. Stretching over 34.2 miles (55 kilometers), the Hong Kong– Zhuhai–Macau Bridge connects the three major cities on the Pearl River Delta. Inaugurated by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the bridge cost nearly $20 billion to build. November 26: InSight lands on Mars. The NASA robotic lander, launched on May 5, landed in Elysium Planitia region of the Red Planet. Its mission is to conduct radio science experiments in order to understand the internal structure and rotation of the planet. December 1-8: France endures deadly riots. The French capital endured one of its worst periods of civil unrest since May 1968, with hundreds of people injured and thousands arrested. The protests, now called the Yellow Vest movement, first surfaced online early this year. A key grievance for the protesters was the rising fuel taxes but the movement has now targeted a range of other economic issues, including increasing costs of living. MSN. (2018, December). The Biggest Stories of 2018. Retrieved December 27, 2018, from https://www.msn.com/enmy/news/photos/the-biggest-news-storiesof-2018/ss-BBQ6wQT#image=42
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Trump’s holiday gift to America: Hope for a little more peace on Earth? by Thomas L. Knapp In March, US president Donald Trump promised the American public that US troops would be leaving Syria “very soon.” Nine months later, he threw Washington’s political establishment into turmoil by finally ordering the withdrawal he’d promised. Politicians like US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who’d never once in four years bestirred themselves to authorize the previous president’s decision to go to war there in the first place, railed against Trump’s decision to bring the bloody matter to a close. Instead of backing down in the face of opposition, Trump doubled down. Or, rather, decided to draw down the 17-year-long US military presence in Afghanistan. Then he jetted off for a surprise Christmas visit to Iraq ... eliciting, with his usual theatrics, calls from Iraqi law-
makers for US withdrawal from THAT country. I suspect he may concede to that demand as well. Nothing’s written in stone, and both US foreign policy and Donald Trump are prone to sudden and unexpected turns. But the holiday season is a time of hope. Maybe, just maybe, nearly three decades of US war in the Middle East are coming to the beginning of their end. Adding to that hope, let’s turn an eye further east. After significant saber-rattling and then a sudden turn toward personal diplomacy, Trump stood back and let events on the Korean peninsula take their course even as he continued the bellicose rhetoric and sanctions noises demanded of him by Graham and company. As a result, North and South seem on the brink of ending a 68-year war. They’ve begun removing land mines and guard posts along the Demilitarized Zone.
They’ve broken ground on a railway connecting the two countries. Is it possible that Trump, as some of his supporters like to say, has been playing 4D chess while the rest of us distracted ourselves with checkers? I’d really like to think so, and I do hope so. As an advocate for ending US military adventurism, I’ve doubted Trump every step of the way. During his presidential campaign, he alternated between talking peace and pronouncing himself the most militaristic of the GOP’s presidential aspirants. I’ve generally found it safer to believe the worst, rather than the best, things politicians say about themselves. But at moments like these, his bizarre zigs and zags on the global 4D chess board suddenly seem in retrospect to have taken American foreign policy in the right direction. If he brings home sub-
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stantial numbers of the American fighting men and women now in harm’s way around the globe, he will have secured his legacy and deserve the thanks of a grateful nation. I wish him every success in that endeavor. Peace on Earth, goodwill toward men, and Happy New Year.
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Coker College adds psychology and sociology online degree options In an effort to make higher education even more obtainable and manageable, Coker has added two new, entirely online bachelor of science degrees in psychology and sociology. These two new degree options join Coker’s existing two online bachelors of science in business management and criminology. Coker is committed to meeting the needs of today’s students, a population which includes substantial numbers of students working full-time or part-time jobs, raising families, and juggling a number of other obligations. Over the last few years, Coker has added five graduate programs, all of which are entirely online programs: M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instructional Technology, M.Ed. in Literacy Studies, M.S. in College Athletic Administration, M.S. in Criminal and Social Justice Policy, and a M.S. in Management and Leadership, and now four entirely online undergraduate degree programs. “Coker’s growth within online programs shows the college’s innovation and commitment to its students,” says Adam Connolly, vice president of enrollment management at Coker College. “The addition of our two newest programs will only strengthen
the opportunities for future Cobras.” “In our 110th year, Coker continues to creatively approach education in the 21st century, all in the spirit of accessible education,” says Coker College President Robert Wyatt, echoing sentiments that were reflected recently in the college’s 2019 U.S. News and World Report’s rankings. Coker was recognized by its peers as having “a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching” and for being a “most innovative school,” ranking #3 and #5, respectively, in those categories among regional colleges in the south. For more information about Coker’s B.S. in psychology degree, please see visit.coker.edu/online-psychology. Coker College is a stu-
dent-focused, private liberal arts college located in Hartsville. Coker combines round table, discussionbased learning with hands-on experiences to encourage active participation in and out of the classroom. A supportive, close-knit community prepares Coker students with the confidence and practical life skills they need to reach their personal best, in college and beyond. Founded in 1908, Coker is a bachelor’s and master’s degree-granting institution and competes in 24 NCAA Division II sports. Coker is ranked among the “Best Colleges” in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review, and by Washington Monthly as one of the Southeast’s “Best Bang for the Buck” colleges.
Florence community blood drive to be held The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Friday, January 4th from noon to 6 p.m. at the Florence Center. Every day we need about 200 units of life-saving blood in South Carolina to meet the demand of area hospitals. Those blood donations help cancer patients, car accident victims, family members having surgery and others in need. Start 2019 off by joining your fellow community members to help save lives. Our fellow government leaders, first responders, Boy Scouts, and more will be participating. Make an appointment today to secure your spot to help save lives! For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: donateblood.
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#GivingTuesday Pee Dee raises $25,000 for local nonprofits Eastern Carolina Community Foundation’s #GivingTuesday Pee Dee was held on Tuesday, November 27. On #GivingTuesday, Eastern Carolina Community Foundation and nearly 50 local nonprofit organizations gathered together in Downtown Florence to Create a Culture of Giving in the Pee Dee - and wow did they succeed! Nearly $25,000 was raised online and in person and 473 goods were donated. Participating nonprofits engaged with the public sharing their mission and vision for the future. Over 400 guests engaged in activities with cash incentives - all going back to the nonprofits. Eastern Carolina Community Foundation says that they are so grateful for all of your support as guests, donors, sponsors and participating nonprofits. They couldn't have done it without you. A special thanks to the sponsors:
Julie Maxham and Joy Gowan from the House of Hope at #GivingTuesday Pee Dee event. House of Hope is one organization that benefited from #GivingTuesday.
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Library's Morris Gallery presents artist Alvin Glen The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library's Morris Gallery will host an exhibit of the art of South Carolina’s Alvin Glen starting January 2. A free public reception for the artist will be held on Sunday, January 27 at 4 p.m. Mr. Glen presents works about common people, emotions, and ideas. He uses recognizable images, sometimes subtle, allowing the viewers to slowly discover and interpret the works. He explores emotion as well as social and spiritual concepts. Some of his works illustrate low country Gullah life while other works bring attention to social or political issues. Mr. Glen earned a bachelor of arts in arts education at South Carolina State College. He has continued his study at Furman University, Winthrop College and at FACETs in Orangeburg. He has presented solo shows at the
ALVIN GLEN Charleston Art Institute, the Avery Research Center, and at the Charleston Trident Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Glen’s exhibit will run through March 15, and is sponsored by Friends of Florence County Library. The Doctor N. Lee Morris Gallery is located on the second floor of the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library in Florence. For more information about the exhibit and related events, please visit the library’s website at www.florencelibrary.org.
Wrapping up 2018 with low gas prices in the Carolinas Across the Carolinas, prices have dipped below two dollars in both states. North Carolina’s statewide average of $2.18 is five cents less than a week ago and 25 cents less than this time last month. Pumps are 16 cents cheaper on average in NC than this time last year. South Carolina’s statewide average of $1.96 is also five cents
less than last week and 25 cents less than a month ago. South Carolinians are paying 25 cents less to fill up at the pump today than this time last year. Nearly 20 percent of states are currently enjoying prices below $2 per gallon. Nationally, retail averages have dropped 83 of the past 90 days. The national average for
regular unleaded gasoline currently sits at $2.30 per gallon, which is six cents less than one week ago, 24 cents less than one month ago and 16 cents less than at the same time last year. Heading into 2019, gasoline demand is expected to dwindle during the month of January, an expected change following the busy holiday
travel season. At the same time, OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) will begin production cuts on January 1, with hopes that the shift in global supply will push oil prices higher. The effectiveness of the cuts will likely not be known until later in the first quarter “All eyes are on OPEC to kick off the year,” said
Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson. “Many are waiting to see if they stick to their promise to cut crude production by 1.2-million b/d and if the proposed cuts will be enough to restore balance to the market. Cutting production would likely raise prices as supply decreases.” Over the past few years, OPEC and partner-
ing countries have demonstrated a strong resolve to comply with proposed cuts in production. It is likely that the cartel will reconvene in April, and if there is a need to further balance global supply and demand, OPEC will likely tweak current production numbers at that meeting.
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NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2017CP-21-02993 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Florence County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of ArborOne ACA v. Roland V. Askins, Jr., Individually, and as trustee for the L-Shape Trust, The RVA Trust, The 180 Trust, the AKF Trust, the AGF Trust, The 3807 Trust, and The RVP Trust, the Special Referee for Florence and Williamsburg County, or his agent, will sell on January 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Florence Judicial Center, 181 North Irby Street, Florence, South Carolina 29501 to the highest bidder: Florence County Parcels: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land containing one hundred twenty four and one quarter (124.25) acres, more or less, situate, lying and being on the south side of Camden and Georgetown road, about five miles East of Town of Lake City, in Lake Township, County of Florence, State of South Carolina, having such shape, metes, courses and distances as will more fully appear by reference to a
plat thereof made by E. J. Smith, Surveyor, October 2, 1917 and bounded on the Northwest by lands now or formerly of M. F. Gaskins; on the East by lands now or formerly of J. T. Gaskins and W. O. Thomas; on the South by lands of W. O. Thomas and lands of Mrs. W. M. Vauss; on the West by lands now or formerly of M. F. Gaskins, deceased. This being the same property conveyed to AKF Trust by deed of Gloria M. Fisher and Sara M. Dunn recorded May 2, 1996 in the office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County in Deed Book A464 at page 682. TMS#00268 31 003 All that piece, parcel or lot of land situate and lying in the County of Florence, State of South Carolina, containing One Hundred One and 48/100 (101.48) acres, more or less, and fronting on South Carolina State Highway 892. This property is identified as Florence County Tax Parcel 00268-31-004 and is further shown on a plat made by David A. Nesbitt, RLS, dated June 29, 2005, which is recorded in Plat Book 87 at page 253 in the office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County, South Carolina, and which plat and the record thereof are, by
reference, incorporated herein. TMS#00268-31-004 All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in School District Number 47 Outside, in the County of Florence and State of South Carolina, containing Twenty Four and 72/100 (24.72) acres, more or less, according to a plat made by Elbert E. Floyd, Surveyor, dated February 1, 1952 and being bounded as follows, to wit: On the North by lands formerly owned by C. B. Askins; on the East and South by other lands formerly owned by Essie Spann Gaskin; and on the West by the run of Long Branch, all as shown on the above mentioned plat recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County, South Carolina, in Plat Book ______ at page _______ and which plat and the record thereof are, by reference, incorporated herein. Said lot has such shapes, courses, dimensions and distances as are shown on said plat. This property is identified as Florence County Tax Parcel 00232-31-004 and is further shown on a plat made by David A. Nesbitt, RLS, dated June 29, 2005, which is recorded in Plat Book 87 and page 253 in the office of the Clerk of
Court for Florence County, South Carolina, and which plat and the record thereof are, by reference, incorporated herein. TMS#00232 31 012 This being the same property conveyed to AGF Trust by deed of Gaskin Farm LLC, Elizabeth Gaskin and Hugh C. Gaskin III recorded September 15, 2005 in the office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County in Deed Book A956 at page 99. All of that certain piece, parcel or tract of land with the improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the Leo Community of Florence County, South Carolina containing 216.5 acres, more or less and bounded on the North by lands now or formerly of Barbara Nan N. Jones and by lands now or formerly of Tilton; on the East by lands now or formerly of Fenton Evans, D. E. Hanna and the Estate of Oliver Eaddy; on the South by S. C. Highway S-21-341, by lands now or formerly of Haseldon and by lands now or formerly of Douglas Brown; on the West by lands now or formerly of Barbara Nan N. Jones. Reference is had to a plat prepared by Ebert E. Floyd and James B. Floyd, Surveyors, dated January 24, 1967, recorded in the
office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County in Plat Book X at Page 92. This being the same property conveyed to 3807 Trust by deed of Karen R. Love, Carol Ann Smith and T. C. Nettles, Jr. recorded September 10, 2003 in the office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County in Deed Book A779 at page 341. TMS#00358 31 007 & 013 NOTE: A 6.5 tract containing the dwelling on said property was separated for tax purposes and is designated as 00358-31-007. The remainder of the farm consisting of 210 acres, more or less, is designated as Tax Parcel 00358-31013. All that certain lot or parcel of land situate in the County of Florence, South Carolina, containing 143.39 acres, more or less, on a plat made by Precision Surveying, Inc., dated February 12, 1996, which plat was recorded on March 13, 1996 in the office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 60 at page 45, and which plat and the record thereof are, by reference, incorporated herein. Said lot has such shapes, courses, dimensions and distances as are shown on said plat. This being the same property conveyed to
L-Shape Trust by deed of David Askins recorded March 20, 1998 in Deed Book A518 at page 1032; by deed of Robert Floyd recorded March 20, 1998 in Deed Book A518 at page 1035; by deed of Charles C. Askins recorded March 20, 1998 in Deed Book A518 at page 1038; by deed of Jimmy H. Askins recorded March 20, 1998 in Deed Book A518 at page 1041; by deed of Doris Dove G. Arnold recorded March 20, 1998 in Deed Book A518 at page 1044; by deed of Harold W. Askins, Jr. recorded March 20, 1998 in Deed Book A518 at page 1047; by deed of Mary Elizabeth Gurney recorded March 20, 1998 in Deed Book A518 at page 1050; by deed of Philip Dewey Grimsley recorded March 20, 1998 in Deed Book A518 at page 1053; by deed of K. Gail Askins Cole recorded March 20, 1998 in Deed Book A518 at page 1056; by deed of Richard E. Askins recorded March 20, 1998 in Deed Book A518 at page 1059; by deed of Kimberly A. Payne recorded March 20, 1998 in Deed Book A518 at page 1062; by deed of John Preston Grimsley recorded April 16, 1998 in Deed Book A521 at page 232; by
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deed of Hannah Lancaster recorded May 13, 1998 in Deed Book A523 at page 1821; and by deed of Roland V. Askins, Jr. recorded June 8, 1998 in Deed Book A526 at page 746, all Florence County Records. TMS#00232 31 016 Williamsburg County Parcels: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate in Ridge Township, County of Williamsburg, State of South Carolina, containing One hundred ninety-one and five-tenths (191.5) acres, more or less, more fully shown on a plat of the property of Ronald V. Askins made by J. D. Brown, Surveyor, dated October 24, 1949, recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Williamsburg County in Plat Book “5” at page 77, and bounded as follows: On the North by lands now or formerly of R. V. Askins, the run of Long Branch being the line; on the Southeast by lands formerly of Hanna, now Carsten Farms, Inc., the Jones Public Road being the dividing line and by lands now or formerly of the Estate of R. E. Hanna; on the Southwest by lands now or formerly of the Estate of R. E. Hanna and by lands formerly of M. D. Nesmith and now or formerly of the Estate of R. E. Hanna; and on the West by lands formerly of J. H. Carter and now or formerly of the Estate of Carol McAlister, all of which will more fully and in detail appear by reference to said plat. This being the same property conveyed to Roland V. Askins, Jr., as Trustee, by deed of Roland V. Askins recorded November 13, 1984 in the office of the Clerk of Court for Williamsburg County in Deed Book A170 at page 455. TMS#45-268-001 All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate in Ridge Township, County of Williamsburg, South Carolina, containing 178.05 acres, more or less, shown and designated on a plat made by J. B. Ellis Jr., dated August 18, 1977, which plat is recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Williamsburg County, South Carolina, in Plat Book S944 at page 4B, and which plat and the record thereof are, by reference incorporated herein. Said lot has such shapes, courses, dimensions and distanced as are shown on said plat. This being the same property conveyed to 180 Trust by deed of Richard D. McKenzie recorded September 3, 1997 in the office of the Clerk of Court for Williamsburg County in Deed Book A391 at page 40. Tract 6 and Tract 7 – 25.70 Acres – TMS#45-247-018 Tract 8 – 52.70 Acres – TMS#45247-054 Tract 9 – 44.50 Acres – TMS#45-247-028 Tract 3 – 57.00 Acres – TMS#45-247-029 TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Special Referee will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at the rate of 9.0% per annum shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within twenty (20) days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff’s judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment is being demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days after the sale. The Plaintiff may withdraw its demand for the deficiency judgment any time prior to sale. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney or Plaintiff’s agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales date thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney or Plaintiff’s agent is present. The
sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warn its title search to purchases and foreclose sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Florence, South Carolina W. HAIGH PORTER Special Referee 2018 KING, LOVE, HUPFER & NANCE, LLC Post Office Box 1764 Florence, SC 29503 (843) 407-5525 Attorneys for the Plaintiff (12/19,12/26,1/3/19) NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of First Reliance Bank vs Thomas E. Grimes and QHG of South Carolina d/b/a Carolinas Hospital System, CA# 2018-CP-212438, I, the undersigned, will sell on January 8, 2018 at 11 a.m., at the Florence County Judicial Center, 181 North Irby Street, Florence, South Carolina, to the highest bidder the following property: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the County of Florence, State of South Carolina, containing 0.43 acres located in Oakdale Golf Club and being designated as Lot No. Twenty-seven (27), Block “B”, as shown on a plat recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County in Plat Book “Q” at page 55 and designated as Tax Parcel 75-1-01-027. Reference is also made to a plat made for John I. Maxwell and Eileen Maxwell by Nesbitt Surveying Company dated February 21, 1994 and recorded in the above mentioned office in Plat Book 52 at page 234. Said lot being bounded as follows, to-wit: On the Northeast by Oakdale Golf Club; on the Southeast by Lot No. 26 in Block B; on the Northwest by Lot No. 28 in Block B; and on the Southwest by the right of way for Pebbles Road. Reference is hereby made to said plats for true metes and bounds and for a more c complete and accurate description.This being the same property conveyed to Thomas E. Grimes by deed of Eileen M. Maxwell recorded July 28, 2004 in the office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County in Deed Book A859 at page 243. TMS#: 00751-01-027 Property Address: 3829 Pebble Road, Florence, SC TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit, at the conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the property will be resold on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day at the risk of the said highest bidder. Personal or deficiency judgment having been waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for preparation of the deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording fees and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.5%. SUBJECT TO FLORENCE COUNTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, ANY OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD. Master in Equity for Florence County November 2018 Ray Coit Yarborough, Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff Printer: Please publish for three consecutive weeks. (12/19,12/26,1/3/19)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that DEUCES, INC DBA 4 DEUCES, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER/WINE/LIQUOR at 3502 ALLIGATOR RD. FLORENCE,SC 29501. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than DECEMBER 28, 2018. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL SECTION, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0907; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110. (12/19,12/26,1/3/19) SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2018-DR-21-0180 Gloria Capers, PLAINTIFF, -VS- Vanessa Capers, John Doe, AND: Minor Child DOB: 05/04/2004 DEFENDANTS TO: THE DEFENDANT JOHN DOE: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, the original of which has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County, on the 2nd day of February, 2018, a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request; and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint upon the undersigned, Attorney for the Plaintiff, within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the said Complaint within the time stated, Plaintiff will apply for Judgment by Default against said Defendant for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Final Hearing in this matter is scheduled for March 4, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at 181 N. Irby Street, Florence, South Carolina 29501, Courtroom 2. PARKER E. HOWLE Attorney for Plaintiff S. C. Bar No. 77878 Howle Law Firm 88 Public Square Darlington, SC 29540 Telephone: 843-395-1519 Fax: 843-393-0342 Darlington, South Carolina 2018 (12/19,12/26,1/3/19) SUMMONS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Civil Action No: 2018-CP-40-03597 Vanessa Tanner, Plaintiff, v. Lashanda Blair, Defendants. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served on you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint upon the subscribers at 1329 Blanding Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid,
judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in such Complaint. Respectfully submitted, s/ P. Jason Reynolds P. Jason Reynolds, Esquire SC BAR 76057 Rikard & Protopapas, LLC 1329 Blanding Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 978-6111 pjr@rplegalgroup.com _s/ August G. Swarat, II August G. Swarat, II, Esq. (SC Bar #6843) 1201 Main Street Suite 1980 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Telephone: 803.834.7722 Email: agswarat@gmail.com This 10th Day of July, 2018 (12/26,1/2,1/9/19) SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO.: 2018-DR-21-1479 South Carolina Department of Social Services, Plaintiff, vs. William Phillips Crystal Phillips Defendants. IN THE INTEREST OF :Haley Phillips (07/15/2004) Trinity Phillips (12/23/2005) Minors Under the Age of 18 TO DEFENDANTS: William Phillips and Crystal Phillips YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint for removal in and to the minor children in this action, the original of which has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County on 15th day of October, 2018, a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request; and to serve a copy of your answer to the complaint upon the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff at Florence County DSS, 2685 S. Irby Street, Box A, Florence, SC 29505, within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time stated, the plaintiff will apply for judgment by default against the defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have the right to be present and represented by an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. It is your responsibility to contact the Clerk of Court's Office at 181 N. Irby Street, Suite 2700, Florence, South Carolina 29501, to apply for appointment of an attorney to represent you if you cannot afford an attorney (take all of these papers with you if you apply). This is a new action. If you had an attorney appointed in a previous action, that attorney is NOT your attorney for this action. YOU MUST APPLY FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU DO NOT APPLY FOR AN ATTORNEY WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT, AN ATTORNEY WILL NOT BE APPOINTED FOR YOU. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that: (1) the guardian ad litem (GAL) who is appointed by the
court in this action to represent the best interests of the child(ren) will provide the family court with a written report that includes an evaluation and assessment of the issues brought before the court along with recommendations; (2) the GAL's written report will be available for review twentyfour (24) hours in advance of the hearing; (3) you may review the report at the GAL Program county office. S. C. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Hailey P. Turnblad, SC Bar # 76365 G. Conrad Derrick, SC Bar # 1652 Attorney for Plaintiff South Carolina Department of Social Services 2685 S. Irby Street, Box A Florence, SC 29505 Phone: (843) 669-3354 Fax: (843) 673-9247 Florence, South Carolina 2018. (12/26,1/2,1/9/19) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Title 39, Chapter 20, Section 10 through 50 of SC Code of Laws. All items will be sold or otherwise disposed of. Sale will be conducted on Friday, the 18th day of January 2019 at 1:00 PM with bidding to take place online at lockerfox.com. All goods will be sold in AS IS condition, all items or spaces may not be available at the time of sale. Cash only and a $100.00 cleaning deposit will be taken. Property is located at Storage Rentals of America #34, 1309 E. Howe Springs Road, Florence, SC 29505, Florence County. A-04 Victoria Ann Brown Household Items D-28 Laura V. Cordial Household Items (12/26,1/2/19)
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Softball catcher to enter FMU Athletic Hall of Fame Francis Marion University athletic officials recently announced that former softball catcher Laurie Niego Mancari (’03) is the newest inductee into the FMU Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place during homecoming activities on Saturday, Feb. 23, in the Smith University Center gymnasium at approximately 3:15 p.m. between the women’s and men’s games of the FMU and Flagler College basketball doubleheader. Niego lettered four years on the softball diamond between 2000 and 2003, earning All-Conference and All-Region honors three times and All-America accolades in 2002. She was also named to the Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll each of her four years. She earned a B.B.A. degree in business econom-
ics in 2003. She currently resides in Chicago, Ill, with her husband and two children Haven and Leo. She earned her law degree from Chicago’s John Marshall Law School in 2007 and is currently an associate with the Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz law firm, which specializes in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. She started with the firm as a legal assistant in 2003. She holds membership in the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. At Francis Marion, Niego appeared in 210 games and finished her career batting .364 with 26 home runs and a school-record 157 runs
batted in. At the time of her graduation, she also held the program records for hits (233) and doubles (47). She scored 115 career runs and registered a .566 slugging percentage, and a .986 fielding percentage. Overall, she amassed 71 career multi-hit games. She helped lead the Patriots to a combined 14073 record over her four seasons, the fourth-highest win total in program history. As a freshman, she hit .324 with 13 doubles, five home runs, and 37 RBIs, and garnered NFCA/Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex All-Academic Team recognition. During her sophomore year, she batted .382 with 15 doubles, six homers, and 35 RBIs, while allowing only 28 stolen bases by opponents in 44 games behind the plate.
Laurie Niego Mancari (’03) Niego earned team MVP honors as a junior after hitting .381 with 12 doubles, eight homers, and 40 RBIs. She recorded a .459 onbase percentage and committed only one error in 238 fielding chances, while helping the Patriots to a 35-20 record. As a senior, FMU went 36-9, including a programbest 15-1 home mark, and appeared in two national Top-25 polls during the season. Niego hit .377 with seven home runs and 45 RBIs – ranking 25th nationally in RBIs per game. She allowed only 22 stolen bases in 38 contests behind the plate. Niego joins 51 current members in the FMU Ath-
letic Hall of Fame. Past inductees include Chiffonia “Precious” Adderson (women’s basketball), Cindy Alford Vestal (women’s softball), Jeannette Alston (women’s basketball, volleyball), Kristi Anderson (women’s softball), Mark Bedenbaugh (cross country, track and field), Gary Bennett (golf), Kirk Bevington (men’s soccer), Daryl Blume (men’s basketball), Jennifer Brabson Cleek (women’s basketball), Michael Colaiacovo (cross country, track and field), Maria Costas (women’s basketball, tennis, volleyball), Tom C. Davidson (coach and administrator), Daphne Donnelly (women’s basketball, softball), Matt Dura (golf), Carlton Farr (men’s basketball), LaRue Fields (women’s basketball, volleyball), Alvaro Figuerola (men’s soccer), Allen Floyd (men’s basketball), Jennifer Grande Parker (volleyball, women’s basketball), Gerald Griffin (baseball coach and athletic director), Dr. Rufus R. Hackney Jr. (administrator and golf coach), Jeremy Halpin (baseball), Sylvia Rhyne Hatchell (women’s basketball coach), Lewis Hill (men’s basketball coach), Mary Hirst (women’s ten-
nis), Wayne Huggins (baseball), Mary Jackson (women’s basketball, volleyball), Erin Jones (baseball), Scotty Keefe (baseball), Anthony “Chico” Lombardo (baseball), Sam Lundkvist (men’s tennis), Annamaria Karai Meadows (women’s tennis), Pearl Moore (women’s basketball), Robert Moore (men’s basketball), Krissy Burt O’Kelley (women’s volleyball), Crystal Poskey Ashley (women’s volleyball), Mitch Powell (track and field, cross country), Tommy Randall (golf), Katie Roberts Chapman (women’s soccer), Josef Schroeder (men’s soccer), Kim Slawson Hawkins (women’s basketball player and coach), David Stafford (track and field, cross country), Garth Thomson (men’s tennis player and coach), Randy White (track and field, cross country), Dr. Thomas M. Whiteley (track and field/ cross country coach), Lee Whitwell (women’s tennis), Kerri Williams (women’s soccer), Bob Wilson (men’s basketball player and coach), Mike Wilson (baseball), Rendy Yates (women’s softball player and coach), and Tracey Tillman Young (women’s basketball).
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