Crosswell Drive wins regional honor among 12 states for interventions
"If kids are in a good mindset to learn, then they learn." That is a foundation of the concept of social and emotional well-being for children in education today, and Crosswell Drive Elementary School was recently named the 2024 School of the …
Winners, community members gather for 2024 Best of Sumter gala
The Sumter Item hosted its annual Best of Sumter red carpet winners' celebration gala on Tuesday, April 30, at Sumter Original Brewery. More than 500 winners, their co-workers, community leaders, friends and colleagues gathered to support all the …
S.C. Ag+Art Tour returns to Sumter for 2nd year, features Clarendon for 1st time
Sumter and Clarendon residents will get the chance to witness artistry intertwine with the fertile fields of local farms as the annual Ag+Art Tour comes to town. The award-winning self-guided tour takes visitors to farms and markets that feature …
Summer Movie Series returns to Sumter Opera House starting June 4
STAFF REPORT The Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., is bringing back its Summer Movie Series on June 4 featuring $2 showings and popcorn and water for just $1. The lineup is as follows: - June 4, "Mary Poppins" (1964) - June 11, …
Support area's homeless veterans with walk, donations on May 17
The Sumter VA Clinic is inviting the community to come walk or roll 1.2 miles to encourage healthy living and support the area's homeless veterans. The event will be held Friday, May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sumter clinic, 245 Bultman …
A small business owner is out on three establishments to her name and is seeking legal counsel after a property management debacle at a local shopping center owned by a Florida investment company. A local management operation, Liberty Partners, …
Liberty STEAM Charter School welcomed 150 of its kindergarten scholars admitted to the Class of 2037 for its 4th-Annual Welcome to Liberty family orientation at the Primary Academy on Saturday, April 27. Currently, there are 1,245 …
Sumter County officials continue to seek out ways to address the needs of residents living on private roads that are in poor condition, and the most recent strategy that shows some promise is the creation of special tax districts. County …
Tri-county nonprofits among record-breaking 600-plus to participate in annual Midlands Gives Day on May 7
It's the gift that keeps on giving, and you get to join in on the fun. Central Carolina Community Foundation will kick off its annual 18-hour online giving event, Midlands Gives, on Tuesday, May 7. A record-breaking 607 nonprofits, according …
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'Boop the Snoot' to get all your pet grooming needs met in Manning
Welcome to Boop the Snoot, where pampering furry friends from nose to tail is a snootful delight! Boop …
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Taste of Clarendon back for 2nd year following COVID-19 shutdown
Get those taste buds ready for another round of the annual Taste of Clarendon with delicious aromas of …
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43rd Clarendon Striped Bass Festival was a huge success
While it might take a few weeks to get exact numbers, the 43rd Striped Bass Festival attendance can be …
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Guardian ad Litem training for Clarendon and Sumter counties offered online beginning May 28
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of …
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Clarendon poultry farm receives $140k grant
COLUMBIA - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced on Monday, April 22, that …
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64 compete in Striped Bass Festival Dam Run
The 2024 annual Striped Bass Festival Dam Run was held on Saturday, April 20, with 64 participants …
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOARD MEETING Monday, May 6, 5:30 p.m., Sumter Sheriff's Office conference …
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, April 3, 4 p.m., Lynchburg Municipal Building, 81 Magnolia …
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BELOW: Sadie Mae is a 6-month-old, white-and-merle, female Catahoula Leopard Dog mix. She is a lovable girl who will steal your heart with her sweet personality and big crystal blue eyes. Sadie Mae loves to cuddle and has a blast playing with other …
BELOW: Looking for a pup with style and charm? Meet Terry, the handsome boy with the most adorable spotted legs. He is approximately 1-2 years old and weighs 35 pounds. Terry is the perfect size for any family, and his spotted legs make him stand …
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy, will offer free virtual training beginning Tuesday, April 2, to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) …