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JULY 28, 2021

VOL. 39, NO. 46

MUSC FLORENCE HEALTH

Florence One Schools

Tuition waived for District 4 students

Longtime FMU staffer leaving for new post Teresa Ramey, a longtime senior staff member, is bidding FMU farewell this summer as she moves on to her new position as the vice president for community, diversity and inclusion at Roanoke College in Salem, Va. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1B

Burns named to Clemson’s Roaring10 Florence native Jordan Burns will be among those recognized by the Clemson Young Alumni Council when its presents its annual Roaring10 awards in September. The award is given to outstanding individuals who received undergraduate or graduate degrees from Clemson University within the past 10 years and who exemplify Clemson’s core values of honesty, integrity and respect. . . . . Page 3A Deaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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NEIGHBORS

NAME: Alesha Lewis HOMETOWN: She was born in New York City, but grew up in Latta.

FAMILY: Parents, Sharon and Teddy Jones. She is the proud mother of her 15-monthold son, Legend.

OCCUPATION: Attorney.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: She was recently appointed to serve as a municipal court judge and was invested during a ceremony held Monday in the City Council Chambers.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.” - Maya Angelou.

Patient Gwendolyn Strickland demonstrates a Lee Silverman Voice Treatment BIG program exercise with her physical therapist Nick Everette at the MUSC Health Outpatient Rehabilitation Center.

A BIG step in therapy for Parkinson’s disease Walking and chewing gum is something most people take for granted.

If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you certainly won’t take it for granted. Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions can make seemingly simple things, like walking or other daily living activities, a challenge.

Many Parkinson’s disease patients often fall due to a sudden lost sense of balance. A new therapy program now available at the MUSC HealthOutpatient Rehabilitation Center can give hope and help to Parkinson’s disease patients.

The LSVT BIG treatment

program is tailored to help Parkinson’s disease patients retrain the brain to improve movements. The Lee Silverman Voice Treatment started as a speech treatment program and has since expanded to a physical or occupational therapy called LSVT BIG for people with Parkinson’s disease.

The therapy helps improve small motor tasks, such as buttoning a shirt or tying your shoes, and larger motor tasks, such as getting up from a chair or keeping your balance while walking.

Gwendolyn Strickland, 66, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease a little more than two years ago. She saw two

different neurologists until one of them suggested she could benefit from therapy specifically geared toward Parkinson’s patients.

“My life had changed tremendously [since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s],” Strickland said. “I was having difficulty doing things, and I would fall a lot. I was afraid to go shopping because I might fall while turning or walking backward.”

Her doctor referred her for therapy, where she met Nick Everetts, a MUSC Health-Florence Medical Center physical therapist. Before coming to See BIG, Page 2A

City accepting applications for committee volunteers Florence City Council recently established the following Board and two committees that will make recommendations to City Council and/or staff for further consideration. They are as follows: • Public Safety Citizen’s Review Board: Membership is comprised of seven (7) voting members appointed by City Council. Each member must be a person who resides in the city and is at least 21 years of age.

• Aesthetics Advisory Committee: Membership is comprised of seven (7) voting members appointed by City

Council. Members must reside or be employed within the city limits.

• Resilience and Sustainability Advisory Committee: Membership is comprised of nine (9) voting members appointed by City Council. Members must reside or be employed within the city limits. Membership will consist of one (1) representative from a local energy company; one (1) representative from a local university or college; three (3) representatives from conservation or environmental organizations; See VOLUNTEERS, Page 2A

The Florence 1 Schools Board of Trustees voted unanimously to suspend the out-of-district tuition policy for Florence 4 students at its regular meeting held July 15.

Students zoned for Florence School District 4 (Timmonsville) will be permitted to attend Florence 1 Schools and will not have to pay tuition for the 2021-22 school year.

Due to the shortage of bus drivers, parents/guardians will be responsible for transportation, but both school districts are working 2021-22 cooperatively to address School this issue. Students will Calendar be able to choose the school of their choice Page 5A within the Florence 1 Schools.

“I applaud the Florence 1 Board of Trustees and administration for making parental choice and the robust academic opportunities offered in Florence 1 schools available to the students and families of Florence School District Four,” said State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman. “I encourage Florence Four families to consider the academic programs now available to them and remain committed to ensuring a smooth transition for those that choose to take advantage of this opportunity.”

Florence 1 Superintendent Dr. Richard O’Malley made the recommendation to the Board of Trustees indicating the importance of placing students first and giving Timmonsville students an early opportunity to select from the various academic programs available currently in the Florence 1 Schools.

“On behalf of the Florence 1 Board of Trustees, we are happy to provide this choice opportunity to the families of See F1S, Page 5A

National Night Out event on Tuesday The Florence County Sheriff’s Office will hold their annual National Night Out Celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 3 at the Leatherman Senior Center.

The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. The Leatherman Senior Center is located at 600 Senior Way. There will be entertainment, free food and drinks, door prizes, free giveaways, and lots of fun.

National Night Out is an annual event held each August where the public, community crime watch organizations, churches, local business, and law enforcement agencies can come together to celebrate the community.

For information or questions about National Night Out, contact Lt. Steve Mumford at (843) 665-2121 ext.387, or email smumford@fcso.org.

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DO YOU REMEMBER?

D E AT H N OT I C E S Sara Cherry Ames, 67, passed away July 14.

Waters-Powell Funeral Home.

Charlena Hunt Chewning, 89, passed away July 22. Belk Funeral Home.

Jessie Mae Burrell Clark, 70, passed away July 15. Ideal Funeral Home.

Thomas R. Cribb Sr., 81, passed away July 23.

Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Willie Lee “Dove” Davis , 74, passed away July 16. Ideal Funeral Home.

Michael Tracy Dudgeon, 74, passed away July 7.

Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Rev. Oscar Lee Holland, 89, passed away July 23.

Cain-Calcutt Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Weatherford Holloway, 54, passed away July 21. Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home.

Larry W. Jacques passed away July 22. KistlerHardee Funeral Home.

Mary H. Johnson, 92, passed away July 21.

Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

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William “Bill” Albert Lewis, 67, passed away July 16. Waters-Powell Funeral Home.

James L. “Jimmie” Phillips, 75, passed away July 23. Belk Funeral Home.

Ernest Franklin Powell, 83, passed away July 24.

Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Douglas Shores, 79, passed away July 20.

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Florence, Everetts worked with a therapist who had a passion for helping people with Parkinson’s disease. It inspired him enough to get certified and start helping patients in and around Florence.

“LSVT BIG focuses on doing big movements in everything we do,” Everetts said. “Whether it’s brushing your teeth, rotating the trunk of your body, sitting or putting on a shirt, everything needs to be big.”

Everetts said Parkinson’s disease causes patients to be more rigid. Some have tremors, and general movements of the body are smaller, i.e., shuffling feet, or not swinging your arms when walking. When Strickland first met Everetts, she said, she was nervous, didn’t quite

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know what to expect but was hopeful he could help her.

LSVT BIG is an intensive four-week, 16-session program emphasizing dual-task situations. Before long, Everetts said, Strickland was walking up and down stairs without using the handrail while holding a cup of water without spilling it.

“Right from the get-go, I emphasized how important it is to do exercises at home every day. It’s a lifelong learning thing, and Parkinson’s is a lifelong thing to deal with,” Everetts said. “I knew the biggest thing for her (Strickland) was going to be turning.

She shuffled her feet a lot, was a high fall risk, and we worked a lot on balance.

With PD, you can focus on something and accomplish a task. We try to train the brain

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one (1) representative from each council district in the City of Florence; and one (1) layperson who resides in the city limits.

Interested residents should visit the city’s website

www.cityofflorence.com/ boards-commissions.

For questions regarding City of Florence Boards and Commissions, please contact the city manager at (843) 665-3113.

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to do tasks as you want to perform them in your daily life.”

Strickland said the homework she did at home was actually fun.

“Nick made it that way. I couldn’t wait to go home and show my daughters what I learned.” she said. “Practice makes perfect, and I’ve been practicing every day since. I knew I was getting better. I’m not saying everything with my PD has been cured, but it certainly has helped. I can walk and turn a lot better now. Everything I do now, I think of doing it big.”

Since participating in the program, Strickland said she hasn’t fallen one time. Now, she enjoys going outside to play with her grandchildren.“My granddaughter has a jungle gym in the back yard,

and I love to climb the ladder and go down the slide with her. Before, I couldn’t do that,” she said.

The difference-maker for Strickland was that she worked hard to improve.

Everetts said the best results come from patients who are motivated to work hard and get better.

“I think it’s a great population to work with, because you do see huge improvements in a month. To me, it’s a lot of fun, and seeing people get better is extremely rewarding. To hear she hasn’t fallen at all is a success. To me, it’s great to hear patients are doing better,” Everetts said.

Written by John Russell, Marketing and Media Relations Manager for MUSC Health Florence.

Open carry forum Aug. 3 The Florence County Sheriff’s Office and Florence Police Department will host a community forum on the recent open carry of handguns legislation that will go into effect on Aug. 16.

The event will take place Tuesday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Chapman Auditorium on

the campus of Francis Marion University.

Following an explanation of changes in the law, the public will be invited to ask questions For additional information, contact Major Mike Nunn at (843) 665-2121, ext. 386, or email mnunn@fcso.org.

Marvin Ray Slaughter, 82, passed away July 20.

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Joseph Thomas Wallace Jr., 66, passed away July 17. Waters-Powell Funeral Home.

Marvin Ray Slaughter Marvin Ray Slaughter, 82, died on July 20, at home. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 58 years, Linda Carter Slaughter, and two sons, Marvin Earl “Sonny” Slaughter (Marla) of Florence, and Andrew Todd “Andy” Slaughter (Christy) of Columbia. He is also survived by five grandchildren whom he adored – Andrew Wilson, Mary Hagan, Kathryn Evelyn “Kate”, Mason Stroud and Millicent Hanna; a sister, Betty Jo Wainscott (Harold) of Owenton, Ky., and several nieces and nephews.

He was born January 16, 1939, in Lexington, Ky., and raised on a farm in nearby Owenton. He graduated from Owenton High School and attended Transylvania and the University of Kentucky before joining the U. S. Army where he served two years in Texas and Germany. In 1960 he was hired

by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and had a successful career where he

made many life-long friends.

He retired after 35 years.

Marvin was a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church for over 50 years.

He served as a deacon, church trustee, Sunday School secretary, director of training Union and several other committees. He was a long-time choir member before his health issues prevented it.

He was an avid golfer for many years and loved to travel with family and friends.

He and Linda toured 48 states and 40 countries.

He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Always happiest with his family.

Funeral services were held July 23 at the church.

Interment followed at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church, 524 South Ebenezer Rd., Florence, S.C. 29501

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The Roaring10 Burns among Clemson Alumni Council honorees This September, the Clemson Young Alumni Council will present its Roaring10 awards to ten outstanding individuals who received undergraduate or graduate degrees from Clemson University within the past 10 years and who exemplify Clemson’s core values of honesty, integrity and respect. Recipients are recognized for their impact in business, leadership, community, education, and philanthropic endeavors. Among the honorees is Florence native Jordan Burns.

A Greenville resident, Burns serves as a financial advisor and field director with Northwestern Mutual. He graduated from Clemson in 2012 with a bachelor’s

degree in financial management.

He joined Northwestern Mutual as a Clemson student and has risen to become one of the top 10 advisors out of the Greenville, Spartanburg and Asheville offices.

In his first year as an advisor, Burns BURNS reached Pacesetter 40 status for his success in selling Northwestern Mutual Insurance products, something few new

advisors accomplish. In 2019 and 2020, he reached a major professional milestone by earning membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, a Premier Association of Financial Professionals. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services business.

He was named one of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2019 “Best & Brightest 35 & Under.”

An active community volunteer, Burns coaches church youth basketball and supports several local charities, including Miracle Hill Ministries, the Meyer’s Center, United

Way of Greenville, Family Effect and the Mitchell Road Christian Academy Scholarship Fund.

management class, offering insightful advice and personal experiences to her students.

He and his wife, Chelsea — who met in a Clemson swing dancing class — are community group leaders for Grace Church Downtown Campus and volunteer in the church’s children’s ministry and Mosaic ministry, which serves children and adults with disabilities.

He is a member of IPTAY, Clemson’s athletic fundraising organization, and contributes to the Chandler Lewis Burns Scholarship Fund for students majoring in construction science and management.

The fund is named for his late brother and was established by his grandparents Billy and Ann Powers of Florence.

Burns supports the ClemsonLIFE program, which provides a college experience for young men and women with intellectual disabilities.

Additionally, he speaks on campus every semester to Alumni Master Teacher Kerri McMillan’s financial

Members of the Clemson family nominate potential Roaring10 honorees. The winners are selected by the Clemson Young Alumni Council.

MUSC Health Florence recognized for lactation care The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and International Lactation Consultant Association have recognized MUSC Health Florence Medical Center for excellence in lactation care.

The MUSC Health Women’s Pavilion received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition for staffing professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification and providing a lactation program for breastfeeding families. In addition, the Women’s Pavilion demonstrated it recently completed activities that help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.

“It is truly an honor to be one of three hospitals in the state to be awarded the IBCLC Care Award for 2021 and receive global recognition from the International

Board of Lactation Consultant examiners and the International Lactation Consultant Association for providing lactation services that improve long term health of our community,” said Catherine Godwin, director of MUSC Health – Women’s Pavilion.

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center perinatal services implemented the evidencebased initiative of “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” along with an extensive education program for our medical providers, nurses, and the community in order to improve breastfeeding outcomes in the community.

“At MUSC Health, changing what’s possible begins with the appropriate resources to help with each family’s breastfeeding journey,” said Lela Gregg.

“Our patients are what drives us to pro-

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vide outstanding care. This award helps identify IBCLC professionals and ensures families have the support they need.”

IBCLCs focus on preventive care, so they are available during pregnancy to assess and provide information on how to successfully initiate breastfeeding. They continue that assistance after the baby is born by helping families overcome breastfeeding challenges, providing accurate information, and continuing to support them as their baby grows.

They assist families returning to work or school, help families in more unusual situa-

tions such as breastfeeding more than one baby or nursing a sick or premature infant, and help train nursing staff to manage basic breastfeeding care.

In addition to finding IBCLC professionals at MUSC Health Florence Women’s Pavilion, families can also find an IBCLC near them by visiting www.ilca.org.

For more information call the MUSC Health Women’s Pavilion at 843-674-4608, or for information about the IBCLC Care Award program, contact IBLCE at award@ iblce.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021

First Amendment to The Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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Understanding the state’s new open carry law It will soon be legal to open carry a weapon in South Carolina.

Back in May, Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Open Carry with Training Act into law. The new law will go into effect on Aug. 15. Like any legislation, the Open Carry with Training Act is long and wordy. It’s comprised of 14 sections filled with much legalese.

The average person, we think, will have difficulty comprehending what it specifically means.

To ensure that everyone has a clearer understanding of the Open Carry with Training Act, here is what the new law means: _ For individuals: The law allows a concealed weapons permit holder to carry a gun concealed or openly at any establishment, except when it is prohibited.

The law keeps in place requirements that a permit holder be 21 or older, take eight hours of training and pass a background check that includes fingerprinting.

The law will require a person to go through training to get a concealed weapon permit in order to open carry, but it waives the $50 fee for the permit. The cost of the training may vary, from as low as $30 to as much as $175. _ For drivers or passengers in a vehicle: A concealed weapon permit holder may secure his or her weapon under a seat in a vehicle, or in any open or closed storage compartment within the vehicle’s passenger compartment. _ For business owners: Business owners will still have the right to prohibit a person from carrying a weapon, concealed or openly, upon their premises.

The business owner will be required to post a sign stating, “No Concealable Weapons Allowed.”

A violator may have his permit revoked for one year and fined up to $200 or jailed up to 30 days. _ For homeowners and private property owners: Homeowners and private property owners may still determine whether concealed or openly carried weapons are permitted on their property. _ Church services: As long as permission is granted from the church’s governing body, a person who holds a valid permit may carry a weapon, open or concealed, on the premises. _ Public events: The law allows a local government or event holders to temporarily restrict open carrying of a firearm on public property during a public protest, rally, fair, parade, festival, or other organized event by posting signs prohibiting concealable weapons.

It’s impossible to determine what impact the new law will have, but more weapons will most certainly be visible in public. Will it incite fear or caution? For some, the answer is yes. Will it prove to be a crime deterrent? We would hope so. Will we see an increase in gun violence? We pray not.

We’ll end by offering you this very important truth: Guns neither create problems nor provide solutions.

The person possessing the gun is the determining factor in how it is used.

To all gun owners: Be educated. Be smart. Be safe.

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Sportsmanship and the Olympics The 2021 Summer Olympics began last week in Tokyo with no spectators to watch them in person. If the world wants to watch the quadrennial competitions during the next week and a half, it will have to do so either on the computer or television.

To be honest, I have watched only replays and highlights since I do not have cable TV. Would I fork over $100 to watch them live like I do with my MLB.TV subscription? No, but I must admit I do enjoy the spirit and uniqueness of the games as much as I do the competition.

What I do not like about the games in recent years – and particularly this year - is the politics. I see athletes trying to use the games as a platform to make a statement and it bothers me, especially when said athletes want to badmouth the country he or she is representing. It’s just plain disrespectful. You can make your statement at a press conference before or after your event, otherwise keep you mouth shut and do what you came to Tokyo to do – compete as an ambassador of your country. Do not be an embarrassment.

My favorite part of the Olympic games, be it winter or summer, is the sportsmanship and goodwill. Every

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Olympics has at least one remarkable story involving sportsmanship. These are the events that make the games so memorable.

Here are a few extraordinary moments of sportsmanship from Summer Olympic history: • In the second heat of the women’s 5,000 meters at the 2016 Games in Rio De Janeiro, New Zealander Nikki Hamblin tripped and fell. American Abbey D’Agostino then stumbled and fell over Hamblin, injuring her knee.

Instead of attempting to catch the pack of runners, the American helped the visibly rattled Kiwi to her feet.

The two runners were able to finish the heat, although well behind the rest of the field.

• After fouling on his first two attempts in the long jump at the 1936 Games held in Berlin, American Jesse Owens needed to make an adjustment if he expected to qualify for the final. German competitor Lutz Long, who had befriended Owens, told the 23-year-old American to

tweak his approach. It was advice that would change the course of the competition.

Using Lutz’s advice, Owens qualified for the final and went on to win gold. Long earned the silver.

• In the final of the 200 meters at the 2008 Games in Beijing, American sprinter Shawn Crawford finished fourth behind winner Usain Bolt of Jamaica, Churandy Martina of the Netherlands Antilles, and American Wallace Spearmon. After looking at replays of the race, it was determined that Spearmon and Martina had stepped on their lane lines during the race. The technicality disqualified both runners. As a result, Crawford went from fourth place to second and was awarded the silver medal. After the Games, Martina received a package from Crawford. When he opened it, it contained the American’s silver medal and a note: “I know this won’t replace the moment, but I want you to have this, because I believe it’s rightfully yours!”

• During a heat in the 110-meter hurdles in the 2012 Games in London, China’s Liu Xiang injured his right leg and hobbled past the finish line. Britain’s Andrew Turner and Spain’s Jackson Quinonez came to Xiang’s aid, assisting the

2004 Olympic champion and former world-record holder to a wheelchair to be taken from the track.

• Who can forget Derek Redmond’s courageous moment during his 400meter semifinals at the Barcelona Games in 2008?

Near the end of the race, the Brit suffered a torn hamstring and began hobbling in pain. As he struggled to finish the race, his father came to his aid, rushing down from the stands to reach his son.

His dad supporting him on the track, Derek completed the race, although he was later disqualified for receiving assistance.

• British fencer Judy Guinness was in position to win the individual foil gold medal match against Austria’s Ellen Preis in the 1932 Games in Los Angeles.

Guinness, however, notified the judges that they failed to award two points to Preis for successful touches, and the change in scoring reversed the final result, giving Preis gold and Guinness silver.

You don’t have to win a medal to distinguish yourself on the field of competition.

Sometimes it’s heart and humanity rather than skill and brawn that make a true champion.

Contact Editor Bob Sloan at editor@florencenewsjournal.com.

Public hearings planned for redistricting Redistricting is a process that governments use to draw political district boundaries. It affects local, state, and national elections, including Congress, state legislatures, city councils, school boards, and more. How and where districts are drawn can shape our communities’ ability to elect the representatives of their choice.

These districts are redrawn every ten years after the census is taken to meet the requirements of federal law. The Senate Judiciary Committee has convened a subcommittee to hold public hearings in order to receive public input on how districts are drawn. The mission of these public hearings is to receive testimony and gather information about how people see the areas in which they

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live and what factors need to be considered when the Senate Districts and the Congressional Districts are redrawn.

We want to ensure that districts are drawn that not only reflect new population totals and comply with federal law, but also represent the people they include. In order to do this, the subcommittee needs first hand information from people all around the state about the areas in which they live. Subcommittee

members want to hear from you about the communities of interest that exist throughout the state.

I strongly encourage you to make your voice heard. All public hearings and subcommittee meetings will be open to the public. Notices of all public hearings and subcommittee meetings will be posted on the Senate Redistricting website, www.redistricting.scsenate.gov. The subcommittee will accept inperson, virtual, and written testimony at each of the public hearings. To sign up to testify please email redistricting@scsenate.gov, call 803-212-6634, or sign up in person at any of the public hearings.

The following are public hearings in our area: • Tuesday, Aug. 3, 6:30

L E T T E R TO T H E E D I TO R Demand better driver, traffic safety education To the editor, Motor vehicle crashes remain the number one cause of teenage deaths. Teens are 10 times more likely to be in a fatal car crash than adults—and most of the fatal teen crashes occur within six months after obtaining a license. Twenty-five percent of 16-year-old drivers are involved in a car crash the first year of driving, according to GEICO insurance. Do you care?

If you care, demand better driver and traffic safety education for South Carolina.

Legislators need to reinstate the Proviso, so driver education is again offered in all high schools, secondly, there is a need for more teacher preparation for commercial car instructors. It is possible now to become certified without a college course. High school teachers must complete 12 semester hours of college Driver & Traffic Safety Education courses.

Also, the state needs to raise the required age to take driver education/driver training from the current 15- and 16-year-olds to 17- and 18year-old. Georgia is currently working to increase it to 17.

Half of the teenagers do not take a driver education/driver training course.

Finally, South Carolina needs to have the commercial school requirement of eight hours of classroom instruction not be done in one day, which most schools are doing. The high school classroom requirement is 30 hours of classroom instruction (usually takes six weeks).

I hope that we all care. If we do care, let us insist on having the above high school and commercial car driver training improvements.

Joe Sabbadino, Taylors

p.m, at the Florence-Darlington Technical College SiMT building .

• Wednesday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m., in the Burroughs and Chapin Auditorium at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway.

It is an honor to serve you in Columbia.

Sen. Kent Williams represents District 30, which includes parts of Dillon, Florence, Horry, Marion and Marlboroc counties. contact him at (803) 212-6008.

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Florence School District 4,” said S. Porter Stewart, Chairman of the Florence 1 Board of Trustees. “By waiving any tuition for these families, we intend that their choices will now not be tempered or constrained by that prior financial consideration.”

“We certainly would welcome all who choose to attend our schools and trust that our approval of this request which came from our administration last week will now provide sufficient time for those families to consider

their options and register within the same timelines as all new and returning families,” added Stewart.

Parents/guardians of Florence School District Four students who choose to attend Florence 1 Schools in the 2021-22 school year will need to complete a registration application. Registrtion applications can be found by visiting the Florence 1 Schools Attendance and Zoning Office located at 412 S. Dargan St., or by contacting the office at (843) 6731164.

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Virtual learning plans approved by state The 2021-2022 online learning programs of four Pee Dee school districts have been approved by the South Carolina Board of Education.

The board voted to approve 33 school district virtual learning programs for the next school year, including the programs of Florence Three (Lake City), Darlington County, and Marion County.

“While all South Carolina schools are rightly prioritizing full, in-person instruction this upcoming school year, we know families in some com-

munities were able to successfully navigate virtual learning and would like the option to continue,” State Board of Education Chair Kristi Woodall said. “The districts whose programs were approved have demonstrated that they are able to meet the high expectations that we have set for virtual instruction.”

Florence Three’s virtual program is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Students in grades K-6 will receive daily instruction.

Seventh through 12th grade students will participate in the Apex program.

Marion’s virtual program is open to students in second through 12th grades. Students in grades two through eight receive daily virtual instruction and students in high school will use Edgenunity and Virtual SC courses.

The 33 approved programs met enrollment criteria established by the South Carolina General Assembly and guidelines established by the State Board of Education that were

derived from similar regulations pertaining to virtual charter schools.

South Carolina is also home to seven free online virtual charter schools that are available to students and their families statewide: Odyssey Online Learning, South Carolina Connections Academy, Lowcountry Connections Academy, Cyber Academy of South Carolina, The SC Preparatory Academy, South Carolina Public Charter School and the Whitmore School.

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INDEX 100 ...............................................LEGALS 150 .........................................STATEWIDE 200..........................................ADOPTION 210.............................ANNOUNCEMENTS 215...............................................EVENTS 216..................................................TRIPS 250 ..........................................AUCTIONS 300........................FINANCIAL SERVICES 310 ..........................INTERNET SERVICES 320.....................................INSTRUCTION 350..........................................PERSONAL 375 ........................HEALTH & NUTRITION 400...........................................ANTIQUES 405 ...BEAUTY SALONS/BARBER SHOPS 410..............BOATS/JET SKI & SUPPLIES .

420 .............GARDEN/FARM EQUIPMENT 425......................GUNS & ACCESSORIES 435..................................FARM ANIMALS 440 .............................LOST AND FOUND 450 ...................................MERCHANDISE 452............................................PRODUCE 455 ...................MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 460 ...............................PETS & SUPPLIES 470................................WANTED TO BUY 480.......................................YARD SALES 500 ....................................EMPLOYMENT 510 .................BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 515 ....................................HELP WANTED .

520 ...........................................SERVICES 525........................................CHILD CARE

LEGALS

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SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2021-CP-21-01304 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Equifirst Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-1, Plaintiff, v. Na’Lania L. Robinson, Defendant(s).

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so,

530 ..................................WORK WANTED 600 ..................APARTMENTS FOR RENT 605 .................................BURIAL SPACES 610..................COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 612 .....................BUSINESSES FOR SALE 615.............................................CONDOS 618 ....................REAL ESTATE SERVICES 620 ..............................HOMES FOR RENT 625 ..............................HOMES FOR SALE 630.................................LAND FOR RENT 632 ...............................LAND FOR LEASE 635 .................................LAND FOR SALE 636 ...................................LAND WANTED 637 .............ACREAGE/FARMS FOR SALE 640 ................MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 645 ................MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 650....................................OFFICE SPACE 660............................RESORT PROPERTY 665............................VACATION/TRAVEL 670 .............................ROOMS FOR RENT 900 ...................................................ATVS 910 ...........................AUTO/BODY PARTS 920 ..................................................CARS 930 ..................................MOTORCYCLES 940.................CAMPER SALES/RENTALS 950...................................................SUVS 960............................................TRAILERS 970 ........... ..................................TRUCKS 980 ..................................................VANS

judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made

by Attorney for Plaintiff.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to

it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: 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 Florence County on June 15, 2021.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 844-856-6646 Fax 803-454-3451 Attorneys for Plaintiff (7/28, 8/4, 8/11/2021) NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT HOWE SPRINGS SELF STORAGE WILL SELL THE FOLLOWING UNITS TO

SATISFY THE LIEN PLACED UPON THESE UNITS FOR UNPAID RENT AND OTHER FEES. THE PUBLIC SALE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY AUGUST 7, 2021 AT 10:00 AM WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING. THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT 825 HOWE SPRINGS RD, FLORENCE, SC 29505. HOWE SPRINGS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SET A PRICE, REFUSE ANY OR ALL BIDS OR POSTPONE THE SALE OF ANY UNITS. RENEE HYDE - HOUSEHOLD BRANDON POULES HOUSEHOLD SHAKENA KENNEDY HOUSEHOLD MILLICENT GRANT HOUSEHOLD TABITHA O’NEAL HOUSEHOLD AMANDA JONES TOOMER - HOUSEHOLD MARY ROBINSON HOUSEHOLD KRISTINA EVANS. HOUSEHOLD KAREN FELTON HOUSEHOLD (7/28, 8/4/2021) SUMMONS AND NOTICE IN THE FAMILY COURT TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO.: 2021-DR-21-0495 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE South Carolina Department of Social Services, Plaintiff, vs. Morgan Collins, Defendant.

IN THE INTEREST OF: A MINOR CHILD BORN IN 2005.

TO THE DEFENDANT MORGAN COLLINS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint for termination of your parental rights 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 May 14, 2021, 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 Defendants for the relief demanded in the complaint.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that the Termination of Parental Rights hearing is scheduled on September 14, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. at the Florence County Judicial Center, 181 N. Irby Street, Florence, SC

29501.

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 children 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 twenty-four (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 Taylor J. Yarnal Attorney for Plaintiff South Carolina Department of Social Services 2685 S. Irby Street, Box A Florence, SC 29505 (843) 669-3354 S.C. Bar No.: 104299 July 15, 2021 Florence, SC (7/21, 7/28, 8/4/2021) SUMMONS AND SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OLD CASE NO. 2019-CP-21-01993 NEW CASE NO. 2021-CP-21-01153 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE Curtis E. Skipper and Lisa R. Skipper, Plaintiffs, vs.

Concentric Project Controllers, a/k/a Concentric Project Controllers, Inc., Rodney Cameron, Bunker Hill Sands Partnership, Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscriber at 814 West Evans Street, Post Office Box 1317, Florence, South Carolina, 29503 within thirty (30) days from the service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service; and in case of the failure to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Summons and Complaint were filed with the Clerk of Court for Florence County on July 19, 2019, for purposes of quieting title, as described in the Complaint.

SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT This is an action for Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Unfair Trade Prac-

tices, Breach of Contract Accompanied by a Fraudulent Act, Fraud, Partnership Dissolution, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Accounting, and Foreclosure of Mechanics Lien for property located in Florence County (the “Property”). The Property is more particularly described in the aforementioned Complaint on file with the Clerk of Court for Florence County.

A complete copy of the Complaint may be obtained by contacting the undersigned or searching the public records.

July 19, 2019 Florence, South Carolina s/Patrick B. Ford PATRICK B. FORD S.C. Bar No.: 102521 FINKLEA LAW FIRM Post Office Box 1317 Florence, SC 29503 (843) 317-4900 pford@finklealaw.com ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF (7/21, 7/28, 8/4/2021) SUMMONS AND SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A NO: 2020-CP-21-02840 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE Town of Pamplico, Plaintiff, vs. County of Florence, Williams A. Coleman, III, Raleigh W. Powers, Jr., Pee Dee Land & Development Co., its shareholders, officers, directors, successors and assigns, and all persons claiming any right, title, estate interest in or lien upon the real estate described; any unknown adults and those persons who may be in the military services of the United State of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe, whose true name is unknown; any unborn infants or persons under disability being a class designed as Richard Roe, whose true name is unknown ,Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscriber at 814 West Evans Street, Post Office Box 1317, Florence, South Carolina, 29503 within thirty (30) days from the service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service; and in case of the failure to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE

NOTICE that the original Summons and Complaint were filed with the Clerk of Court for Florence County on December 9, 2020, for purposes of quieting title, as described in the Complaint.

SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT This is an action to close an alleyway located int the Town of Pamplico, Florence County (the “Property”).

The alleyway is more particularly described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land, lying and being situate in the Town of Pamplico, County of Florence, State of South Carolina, consisting of a fifteen by one hundred sixtyfoot (15’ x 160’) alleyway, more or less, running North West from East Third Avenue (S-21).

A complete copy of the Complaint may be obtained by contacting the undersigned or searching the public records.

December 9, 2020 Florence, South Carolina s/Patrick B. Ford S.C. Bar No.: 102521 Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC Post Office Box 1317 Florence, SC 29503 (843) 317-4900 Attorney for Plaintiff ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI It appearing unto the satisfaction of this Court upon reading Plaintiff’s Petition to Appoint Guardian ad Litem Nisi, and S. Wesley Snow, Jr., Esquire, 900 West Evans Street, Florence, South Carolina 29501, having consented to act as Guardian ad Litem Nisi and to represent the Defendants including all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in and to the alley way located in Florence County, South Carolina, and more particularly described in the Complaint, any unknown adults and those persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, all of them being classes designated under the fictitious names of John Doe and Richard Roe, hereinafter referred to as “Defendants,” and that the said S. Wesley Snow, Jr., Esquire, is a suitable and competent person to understand and protect the rights and interests of such Defendants and has no interest herein adverse to the interest of said Defendants and is not connected in business with the Plaintiff in this action or with their counsel.

IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED that the said S. Wesley Snow, Jr., Esquire, 900 West Evans Street, Florence, South Carolina 29501, be and he is hereby

designated and appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for said Defendants and he is hereby authorized to appear in and defend such action on behalf of said Defendants and to protect their interests, unless said Defendants, or any of them, shall within thirty (30) days of the service of a copy of this Order upon them, exclusive of the day of service as herein provided, apply to this Court for the appointment of another competent and discreet individual of their choice to serve as Guardian ad Litem for them, for the purposes of this action. Upon the failure of such application, within the specified time, this Order shall automatically become final and absolute.

IT IS SO ORDERED. Florence, South Carolina July 6, 2021 s/The Honorable Michael G. Nettles #2140 CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE (7/21, 7/28, 8/4/2021) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: BRENDA MCELVEEN BAXLEY Date of Death: 3/26/2021 Case Number: 2021ES2100788 Personal Representative: TRAVIS BAXLEY Address: 540 MALLARD ROAD COWARD, SC 29530 Co-Personal Representative JUSTIN BAXLEY Address: 540 MALLARD ROAD COWARD, SC 29530 (7/14, 7/21, 7/28/2021) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following

estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: VALERIE KWAITA BACCUS Date of Death: 6/2/2021 Case Number: 2021ES2100785 Personal Representative: EIRRION TIMMONS Address: 1953 CYPRESS ROAD FLORENCE, SC 29505 (7/14, 7/21, 7/28/2021)

NOTICE OF SALE Deficiency Judgment Waived IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2019-CP-21-02651 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE U.S. Bank Trust National Association as Trustee of the Lodge Series III Trust, Plaintiff, v. Emma Jo Daniels Timmons a/k/a Joann Timmons, and if Emma Jo Daniels Timmons a/k/a JoannTimmons be deceased, then any and all children and heirs at law, distributees and devisees and if any of the same be dead, any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein, any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under disability, being a class designated as John Doe or persons in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as Richard Roe; Tracy Timmons; Albert Wade Timmons; Rhonda Timmons Kiley, Defendant.

BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust National Association as Trustee of the Lodge Series III Trust vs. Emma Jo Daniels Timmons a/k/a Joann Timmons, and if

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Emma Jo Daniels Timmons a/k/a JoannTimmons be deceased, then any and all children and heirs at law, distributees and devisees and if any of the same be dead, any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein, any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under disability, being a class designated as John Doe or persons in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as Richard Roe; Tracy Timmons; Albert Wade Timmons; Rhonda Timmons Kiley, the undersigned Master in Equity for Florence County, South Carolina, will sell on August 3, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Florence County Judicial Center, 181 N. Irby Street, City of Florence, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: That certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being near the City of Florence, in the County of Florence, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 4 on a Plat of Ridgecrest made by Ervin Engineering Company dated November 7, 1961, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County in Plat Book Q at Page 160, reference being had to said Plat for a more complete description.

Being the same property conveyed to Albert R. Timmons, his heirs and assigns, by deed of The Citizens and Southern National Bank of South Carolina, executed March 18, 1971 and recorded March 18, 1971 in Book A101, Page 62, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County. Upon Albert R. Timmons death on October 15, 1985, the subject property passed to Emma Joann Timmons, Rhonda Jo Timmons, Tracy Alaine Timmons, and Albert Wade Timmons. Rhonda Jo Timmons and Tracy Alaine Timmons conveyed their interest in the subject property to Emma Jo Daniels Timmons a/k/a Joann Timmons, by deed executed July 11, 1991 and recorded July 12, 1991 in Book A344, Page 635, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County. Albert Wade Timmons conveyed his interest in the subject property to Emma Jo Daniels Timmons a/k/a Joann Timmons, by deed executed June 22, 1992 and recorded June 26, 1992 in Book A365, Page 1889, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2772 W. Ridgecrest Circle, Florence, SC 29501 TMS#: 90171-01-020-100 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.49% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

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

This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding, you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of a licensed South Carolina attorney.

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC January N. Taylor, SC Bar No. 80069 J. Pamela Price, SC Bar No. 14336 3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

Telephone: (404) 474-7149 Facsimile: (404) 745-8121 Attorneys for Plaintiff (7/14, 7/21, 7/28/2021) THIRD AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2019CP2102844 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE 21st Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, -vs- Terry Davis; The Estate of Beatrice Davis; South Carolina Department of Revenue; all Unknown Heirs of Deceased Defendant, and all other persons entitled to claim under or through them being a class designated as Mary Roe; All Unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein, being a class designated as Jane Doe; also any Unknown persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and Any Unknown minors, persons under a Disability or persons incarcerated, being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendant(s)

BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of 21st Mortgage Corporation vs. Terry Davis; The Estate of Beatrice Davis; South Carolina Department of Revenue; all Unknown Heirs of Deceased Defendant, and all other persons entitled to claim under or through them being a class designated as Mary Roe; All Unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein, being a class designated as Jane Doe; also any Unknown persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and Any Unknown minors, persons under a Disability or persons incarcerated, being a class designated as Richard Roe, I, Haigh Porter, as Master in Equity for Florence County, will sell on August 3, 2021, at 11:00 am, at the Florence County Judicial Center, 181 N. Irby Street, Courtroom 3C, Florence, South Carolina 29501, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in or near the City of Johnsonville in the County of Florence, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as 0.23 acres, more or less, on a plat prepared for Terry Davis and Beatrice Davis by Nesbitt Surveying Co., Inc., dated March 10, 2003, and to be recorded simultaneously herewith. This description is made in lieu of the metes and bounds description as permitted by law under Sec. 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976) as amended.

DERIVATION: This being the identical property conveyed unto the Terry Davis and Beatrice Davis herein by the House of God on March 11, 2003 and recorded on March 25, 2003 in the RMC Office for Florence County in Deed Book A728 at Page 339.

TMS #: 4361-05-025 Mobile Home: 2003 CAVA VIN BL03GA0135811AB SUBJECT TO FLORENCE COUNTY TAXES Master in Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder).

Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

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

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

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.590% per annum.

B. Lindsay Crawford, III (SC Bar# 6510) Theodore von Keller (SC Bar# 5718) B. Lindsay Crawford, IV (SC Bar# 101707) Christopher B. Lusk (SC Bar# 103221) Email: court@crawfordvk.com P.O. Box 4216, Columbia, SC 29240 803-790-2626 Attorneys for Plaintiff (7/14, 7/21, 7/28/2021)

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE 2021-CP-21-00423

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Nations Lending Corporation, an Ohio Corporation against Sheila McMillan, et al, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Florence County, will sell on August 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM, Florence County Judicial Center, Courtroom 3-C, 181 N Irby Street, Florence, SC 29501, to the highest bidder: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Florence, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel of lot of land containing one (1) acre, more or less, situate, lying and being near Evergreen and in the County of Florence, State of South Carolina, on the south side of State Highway No. 21-148, and bounded as follows, to wit: on the North by State Highway No. 21-148; on the East by property of or formerly of Ethel Moore Collins; on the South by property of or formerly of F.H. Purvis or lands now or formerly of G.G. Taylor; and on the West by lands now or formerly of G.G. Taylor.

This being the same property depicted as Lot A as shown on that certain plat prepared for George Barry Collins by Prosser Surveying Co., Inc. recorded in Plat Book 89 at Page 408, Office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County.

Also: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situate in the County of Florence, State of South Carolina, containing 0.7954 acres shown and designated as Lot “B” on a map prepared for George Barry Collins by Prosser Surveying Co., Inc., and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County in Plat Book 89 at Page 408. Reference to said plat is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

Also included that certain 2010 Clayton Manufactured Home Bearing Serial No.: OH020204NCAB, located thereon.

Parcel ID: 28401021 Commonly known as 4524 Armfield Road, Effingham, SC 29541 Property Address: 4524 Armfield Road, Effingham, SC 29541 Parcel No. 00284-01-021 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at risk of the said highest bidder).

A personal or deficiency judgment being waived by Plaintiff, the sale shall close on the Sales Day. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity’s Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.5% per annum. SAVE AND EXCEPT ANY RELEASES, DEEDS OF RELEASE, OR PRIOR CONVEYANCES OF RECORD. SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, 2140673 COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the

next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

The Honorable W. Haigh Porter Master in Equity for Florence County Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC 339 Heyward St., 2nd Floor Columbia, SC 29201 803-509-5078 / File # 21-40673 (7/14, 7/21, 7/28/2021)

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Chambers to co-host Grassroots Luncheon

Teresa Ramey, left, has been a part of the Francis Marion University staff since 2006. She will be departing FMU this summer to take on the position of vice president for community, diversity and inclusion at Roanoke College in Salem, Va.

FMU bids farewell to campus fixture Ramey A cornerstone of Francis Marion University is saying goodbye.

Teresa Ramey, a longtime senior staff member who arrived on campus in 2006, is bidding FMU farewell this summer as she moves on to her new position as the vice president for community, diversity and inclusion at Roanoke College in Salem, Va. Ramey first came to FMU as the dean of students, but she quickly rose through the ranks, and eventually ascended to the position of vice president for student affairs and dean of students in 2010.

In 2019, she was promoted to vice president for regional and community programs, serving to facilitate liaisons, partnerships, and collaborations on behalf of

the university within the region.

“I’ve truly come to love the campus community and environment,” Ramey said.

“When I first visited the campus for my job interview, the beauty of the campus was hard to ignore, but the people here really give it a sense of community.”

College is often seen as a place of growth and self-actualization, and for someone in Ramey’s position, helping to give courage and credence to a student’s fulfilment is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.

Prior to arriving at FMU, Ramey served in positions at Jacksonville State University, Georgia Tech, Case Western Reserve University, Aiken Technical College, Texas

Tech University, and finally Spelman College.

Her career in higher education has spanned more than 30 years, but the past decade and a half holds more significance to her than any other time.

Ramey says that through being a key cog in the maturation and advancement of thousands of students from diverse backgrounds, she’s found a great sense of satisfaction within herself as well.

“Many of the students I’ve worked with are first-generation, much like me, and I have enjoyed helping them navigate toward their endeavors,” she says. “I’ll miss talking with our students… They’re polite, inquisitive, and engaging.”

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce will cohost the 2021 S.C. Chamber Grassroots Tour Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at the SiMT Center, located at 1951 Pisgah Road in Florence.

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the program will begin at noon. Bob Morgan, president/chief executive officer of the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, will lead the program discussion and legislative review.

Each year, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce partners with regional chambers of commerce throughout South Carolina to present the Chamber’s Alliance Grassroots Tour along with a legislative update.

The interactive luncheon offers the state and local chambers to hear from local business and industries on the issues they are faced with in today’s business environment. The feedback received will help shape the state Chamber’s 2022 Competitiveness Agenda and set the ChamMORGAN ber’s priorities for the next legislative session.

“It’s been an exhausting 18 months for business and industry,” said Mike Miller, president of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. “So much has changed regarding priorities in legislation and regulation. The luncheon is an opportunity for our local business leaders to offer valuable input to the S.C. Chamber, and then they can incorporate those thoughts into their 2022 Legislative Agenda. We hope our business leaders take advantage of the opportunity,” Murphy Monk, president of the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce, said, “We are so fortunate to be able to gather together after such a treacherous year and a half and celebrate the triumphs of our business community and all that was accomplished, while also turning our sights to 2022. Coming together to hear from the S.C. Chamber’s new CEO, Bob Morgan, and making sure Darlington and Florence counties can have their voices heard in the planning process of the next year’s legislative priorities is crucial.”

The Grassroots Tour Luncheon is made possible with support from SiMT and Sonoco. To attend the event, register at florencescchamber.com/events/ 2021-Grassroots-Luncheon-1301/details

Florence Area Big Band to perform Sept. 8 The Florence Area Big Band is planning a concert for Friday, Sept. 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Renaissance Courtyard in Downtown Florence.

The 18-piece band comprised of musicians from across the Pee Dee area will perform selections by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and others.

Randy Oswalt serves as band director. Members of the band include Chuck Helms, Matthew Carl, Rod Brown, Tom Klauber, and Kamil Cooper on saxophone; Julian Graham, Kelly Jokisch, Howard Parnell,

and Eric Terry on trumpet; Tommy Spittle, Joey McClain, Carroll Bryant, and Henry Isgett on trombone; Michael Free on piano, Pat Youngblood on bass, and Luke Lucas on drums.

Maxzine Livingston provides vocals.

The event is free and open to the public.

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Sale Tax Holiday to be held Aug. 6-8 The annual South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday will take place Friday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 8.

“Tax Free Weekend is a great way for South Carolina shoppers to save money, and it’s also a great way to demonstrate our support of South Carolina businesses who have struggled this past year,” said S.C. Department of Revenue Director Hartley Powell.

South Carolinians can purchase computers, clothes, school supplies, and a variety of other items in stores and online without

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paying the state’s 6% sales tax and any applicable local taxes.

Tax-free items include computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories, footwear, and certain bed and bath items.

Items that are not taxfree include digital cameras, smartphones, jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, wallets, watches, furniture, rental clothing or footwear, and items for use in a trade or business.

For additional information, visit https://dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend.

The Jayne H. Boswell animal shelter is a partnership with the Florence Area Humane Society and the City of Florence.

The shelter is located at 1434 McCurdy Road and is open Tuesday through Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. Contact them by phone at (843) 629-5456.

Adoption fees are $65 for cats and $85 for dogs.

The fee includes first vaccines and spay/neuter.

The shelter is always in need of volunteers, foster families, and donations.

Mitchell, 14 weeks old, thinks family life would be full of fun. Come meet him!

New Vision receives $6,000 donation New Vision Community Development Corporation has received a $6,000 donation from Dino James, native of Darlington County and founder and CEO of A James Global Services Inc, a Small Business Administration 8a certified federal contracting company based in Columbia.

“This generous donation will assist New Vision in rendering much-needed services to the underserved in our community,” said President/CEO Calvin Daniels. “To have individuals like Mr. James contribute back into the community that he grew up in is certainly indicative of his

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Daniels said the funds will be used to enhance their Summer Enrichment Program that incorporates character building; education instruction designed to keep the youth academically focused during the summer; opportunities to learn entrepreneurial skills; as well as being exposed to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning.

The program began June 28 and ends Aug. 13. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

New Vision Community Development Corporation is a 501©(3) nonprofit, located in Darlington County.

Miss S.C. Volunteer Pageant to make debut A new scholarship pageant is on the horizon in South Carolina.

The Miss South Carolina Volunteer pageant will make its debut in the fall, sending its winner to the Miss Volunteer America pageant, which will be held in Jackson, Tn., in the early Spring of 2022.

A Miss South Carolina Teen Volunteer Pageant will also be held in conjunction with the state pageant along with a Miss South Carolina Volunteer Princess Pals Program.

“Bringing the Miss South Carolina Volunteer Pageant to our state is incredibly exciting,” said Chairman of the Board Ronnetta Griffin. “It’s not only the fulfillment of a long term goal, but as a lifelong volunteer, I feel like this marks a point of coming full circle.”

The national pageant was founded and is directed by Allison DeMarcus, a former Miss Tennessee, and is a nationwide service-oriented scholarship program that seeks to empower young

women across the country through educational scholarships and extraordinary opportunities.

“I am honored to have the great state of South Carolina represented in the inaugural year of Miss Volunteer America,” said DeMarcus. “Our national staff has worked diligently to seek out the right people to lead our state programs and we are honored to have this particular group leading the charge in South Carolina.

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the pageant include interview, talent, fitness and wellness (swimsuit for miss and physical fitness wear for the teens) evening gown and on-stage question.”

The organization’s mission includes a slogan from the five points of the crown, which stand for Scholarship, Education, Responsibility, Volunteerism and Empowerment.

For more information on becoming a contestant, princess, or sponsor, contact the pageant at missscvolunteerpageant@gmail.com.

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Florence to host Conference Carolinas soccer tourney Conference Carolinas will return to the Florence Soccer Complex for the semifinals and finals of the 2021 Conference Carolinas Fall Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships.

“We are excited to be able to return to Florence for our Fall Soccer Championships,” Commissioner Chris Colvin said. “Florence worked incredibly hard to make our 2021 Spring Championships a real-

ity. It was obviously incredibly unique to host our Soccer Championships for the 2020-21 academic year in May of 2021, but we know that we will be able to build on the great work already in place from this past spring to make our Soccer Championships in their normal fall position for the 2021-22 academic year a huge success.”

The 2021 Conference Carolinas Fall Men’s and Women’s Soccer

Championships will get underway with first round action at higher seeds on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The quarterfinals will be held at the higher seeds on Saturday, Nov. 6.

The Florence Soccer Complex will then host the semifinals on Friday, Nov. 12 and the finals on Sunday, Nov. 14.

“The City of Florence Athletics/Sports Tourism is excited to partner with Conference Carolinas

to have the 2021 Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championship back in Florence this November,” City of Florence Athletic Director Tim Wilson said. “The Championships bring an opportunity for the city to host a higher-level event at the Florence Soccer Complex and it will have a positive economic impact on the Florence community.

We have developed a strong relationship with the conference and

we look forward to continuing that relationship in the future.”

The 2021 Conference Carolinas Spring Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships at the Florence Soccer Complex were held on Friday, April 30 and Sunday, May 2.

Mount Olive won its second straight tournament in women’s soccer, while Belmont Abbey claimed the men’s title.

FLORENCE ALL-STARS SEEK BERTH IN LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES

The state champion Florence All-Stars softball team traveled to Warner Robbins, Ga., this past weekend to play in the Little League Softball Southeast Regional Tournament, hoping to earn the opportunity to play in the Little League Softball World Series. The All-Stars lost 5-0 in their first round game against host Georgia on Saturday. They earned a forfeit win over Florida on Sunday and were scheduled to play Tennessee on Monday afternoon.

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FMU volleyball honored by AVCA The Francis Marion University volleyball program learned Monday that it has earned a Team Academic Award for 2020-21 presented by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).

The award, initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long gradepoint average of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale or 4.10 on a 5.0 scale. This is the fifth time the Francis Marion program has received this national recognition.

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