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Sumter police arrest mother after child wanders into street
A Sumter mother is in custody after her child was found wandering North Main Street on Wednesday morning. Emmani Kiana Wells, 24, of North Main Street, was taken into custody and charged with … more
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Color for a cure at Crosswell
Crosswell Drive Elementary School held its first Color Run to raise money for Relay For Life on Friday, May 10. more
Club digest: Sumter Art Association
The Sumter Art Association President Kathy Creech welcomed 37 members and one guest to the April 16 meeting of The Sumter Art Association which was held in the parish hall of The Church of the Holy Comforter. Chaplain Gloria Coker gave a … more
N.Y. men's group visits Sumter inmates to share their stories
Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Group, based out of Fishkill, New York, recently visited Sumter County Sheriff's Office Detention Center for the second time. The team of formerly incarcerated individuals, correctional officers and prison … more
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Sumter student receives scholarship from Woman's Afternoon Music Club
The Woman's Afternoon Music Club awarded its annual scholarship after its 2024 Music Scholarship Competition, held on April 28 at First Presbyterian Church. This year's adjudicator was Eddie Huss, minister of music at Shandon United Methodist … more
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Beware of Best of Sumter scammers asking for payment
The Sumter Item's annual Best of Sumter readers' choice contest winners have been officially revealed, and unfortunately that means the scammers are primed for their next campaign. Companies often try to sell awards to both winners and … more
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Ames is affectionate and loves human attention
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Meet Ames, the adorable male pup eagerly waiting for his forever home. Ames is a sweet boy, friendly, affectionate and loves human attention. Ames is 2 to 4 years old and is 42 pounds. We suspect … more
Sumterite celebrates a century
BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM From left, Ron Show, Janet Snow, Cheryl Papucci and Robert Snow celebrate Janet's 100th birthday at a celebration event at First Assembly of God on Saturday. Janet turned 100 on Friday, May 10, and lives with her … more
Sumterites dig good drinks, good vibes at Hippie Fest
Flower power was in full bloom as Sumterites turned out to the annual Sumter Microbrew Hippie Fest on Friday, May 10, in downtown Sumter. Hosted by Palmetto Optimist Club, the annual event featured 10 locations throughout Main Street with … more
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Sumter, Lee organizations participate in record-breaking year for Midlands Gives
Another year, another dollar to support local nonprofits. Central Carolina Community Foundation is coming off the heels of another record-breaking year after raising more than $4 million to support 574 South Carolina nonprofits through the annual … more
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Soil and Water Conservation District commissioner position to be filled in the 2024 general election
STAFF REPORT The Sumter County Soil and Water Conservation District will have one district commissioner position on the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election ballot. Conservation district commissioners are non-salaried officials. The election of … more
Members of Sumter County Council push for exact compliance with rules of order
Sumter County council members spent a significant amount of the April 23 council meeting discussing Robert's Rules of Order, pointing out past moments of potential non-compliance, adding that not following the rules of order can be disadvantageous … more
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3 of 15 S.C. Fire Academy graduates are from Sumter
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation's South Carolina Fire Academy graduated 15 recruits on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from its eight-week firefighter candidate school in Columbia. These firefighters underwent a 320-hour … more
A springboard to the future: USC Sumter unveils campus Science Building after renovations
A decade process was worth the wait, as University of South Carolina Sumter held a grand reopening and donor recognition ceremony for its Science Building on Monday. A total of $10.9 million went into the renovation project as the college now … more
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USC opens brain health clinic in Sumter
The University of South Carolina Brain Health Network opened its brain health clinic in Sumter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 13. In partnership with Prisma Health, the clinic along with others across the state is designed to help … more
S.C. legislative session ends with approval to open carry, denial of hate crime bill
Thursday, May 9, marked the end of the 2024 regular session of the South Carolina General Assembly. Items that did not pass include a hate crimes bill, a proposal permitting medical marijuana use, liquor stores being open on Sundays and expansion … more
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Central Carolina Community Foundation names new president/CEO
Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees has selected Georgia Mjartan (“Me-art-in”) as its next president and CEO. She will assume the role on July 1. Mjartan … more
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Winners of USC Sumter Spring Poetry Contest announced
STAFF REPORT The 2024 USC Sumter Spring Poetry Contest brought 80 entries by students from Sumter County public and private middle and high schools with the support of their teachers. This is the 39th time the university has sponsored the … more
Pregnant Sumter mother of 2 found fatally shot in her home; police seek information
A pregnant mother of two was found fatally shot inside her home this morning according to Tonyia McGirt, public relations officer with the Sumter Police Department. Police officers were called before … more
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3 of 15 S.C. Fire Academy graduates are from Sumter
PHOTO PROVIDED The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation’s South Carolina Fire Academy graduated 15 recruits on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from its eight-week firefighter … more
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