'We're going to put on the show of our lives': Director of ‘Bull Street’ returns to Summerton to encourage attendance of upcoming feature film
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What to stream this week: 'Dune 2' adds spice, J.Lo heads to space, Lenny Kravitz rocks
"Dune: Part 2," Jennifer Lopez in the sci-fi action pic "Atlas" and a "South Park" episode skewering weight loss drugs are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near …
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Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
It was Lainey Wilson 's night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of …
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Get creative, get involved in Sumter's art community
Sumter's arts and entertainment community is always looking for fresh, new faces to add to carry on its …
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The Academy of Country Music Awards are here; Luke Combs leads the nominations
Reba McEntire is hosting Thursday's Academy of Country Music Awards, promising a night of memorable …
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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 …
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In new memoir, Tom Selleck looks back at the hard years that made him a star in 'Magnum, P.I.'
NEW YORK - Tom Selleck starts his memoir in the middle of a car crash. He is 17 and in the passenger seat …
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Central Carolina Community Foundation names new president/CEO
Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees has selected Georgia Mjartan …
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Sumter Civic Chorale conductor passes baton after 10 years of singing, service
Time flies when you're having fun. The bittersweet part about it is at some point, it has to come …
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Crowd enjoys annual Homegrown concert to benefit nonprofit
The Thursday, May 2, installment of Homegrown, the annual concert series benefitting The Sounds of …
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Palmetto Pickle Music Festival coming to New Zion May 18
NEW ZION - Country recording group Sawyer Brown will be the featured entertainment at the 2024 …
JERUSALEM (AP) — The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …
COLUMBIA (AP) — Nikki Haley is perhaps the highest-profile Republican in the nation who has refused to fall in line and endorse Donald Trump's presidential bid. It's unclear how long that might …
Wanda Faye Catlett Miller, 90, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully passed into glory at Prisma Health Tuomey on Friday, May 17, 2024. Born on Feb. 11, 1934, in Sevierville, …
DALZELL — Michael “Mike” W. Stepp, 73, died on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at his home after a battle with Parkinson’s. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the …
Ms. Diana Peoples, of the Lucknow community, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be …
Mr. Bryant Lee Thomas, 45, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey. He was born on Thursday, Aug. 31, 1978. The family will receive visitors from 4 …
Ernest James Porter Sr., 102, widower of Rosa Lee Levon Porter and Hattie M. Porter, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sumter. Born in Sumter on March 27, …
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Dear Abby, May 20, 2024: Husband's eldest daughter annoys stepmother
DEAR ABBY: I've been with my husband for 15 years, married for seven. We've had our fair share of problems. Between the two of us, we have four …
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Dear Abby, May 19, 2024: Husband's volatile temper worsens after he loses job
DEAR ABBY: When my husband, "Wayne," and I were dating 15 years ago, he would occasionally get angry and stalk off or bust a bag of chips, but …
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Dear Abby, May 18, 2024: Woman pays high emotional cost trying to help mother
DEAR ABBY: My mom always catered to my dad when I was growing up. I was left to pretty much raise myself. Their drinking and social life were …
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Dear Abby, May 17, 2024: Widowed spouse makes plea to all living partners
DEAR ABBY: Today I ironed and folded my late husband's lucky fishing shirt and placed it into a box going to Goodwill. Continuing with the task, …
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Claire is a calm and gentle soul looking for her forever home. This sweet girl is pleasant as can be, always content to lounge quietly and soak up the love from the volunteers. At 43 pounds and 4 to 6 years old, Claire is the perfect size for …
Reflections by Sammy Way: Historic Sumter landmark demolished in 1962
Reflections revisits an event marking the removal of an old Sumter landmark, a 226-foot-tall smokestack, once located on South Main Street. The stack was struck by lightning and subsequently became a hazard to the buildings it once served. The …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: 82 years of history - a look at Iris Festivals past
Sumter will celebrate its 82nd Iris Festival at Swan Lake Iris Gardens this Memorial Day weekend, with …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter had 2 pavilions for activities, entertainment
Reflections revisits two pavilions once located at Second Mill (Sunset Lake) and Pocalla Springs. …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Morris College opened in 1908 as Sumter's 1st college
Reflections revisits Morris College and discusses the opportunities it offered to Black children in the …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: United Service Organizations also known as 'home away from home'
Reflections remembers one of the most important aspects of assisting and providing recreational and other …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Neiman's Jewelers opened modern store on South Main Street in 1945
Reflections remembers one of Sumter's most beautiful and upscale jewelry stores to open in the …
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Reflections: Have you seen these photos from Sumter's past?
This issue of Reflections takes a look at photos taken across the Sumter area through the decades.
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Movie 'A Guy Named Joe' had scenes shot in Sumter in 1943
Reflections recalls the movie "A Guy Named Joe" filmed in 1943 with various scenes being shot in …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Women pilots were important asset during World War II
Reflections celebrates Women's History Month by remembering the women who flew airplanes during …
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Letter to the editor: Who do some countries want in White House for next 4 years?
Put your hatred aside and think... Who do you think Iran, China, North Korea, Hamas, Hezbollah, etc., want to see in the White House for …
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Letter to the editor: Satan identifies as God
One day Satan, the old devil, will identify as God. 2 Thessalonians 2:4 (KJV) says concerning Satan (appearing as the antichrist after the …
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Letter to the editor: Happy Mother's Day to Sumter mothers
Back when my son, Jimmy, was about 7 years old, he asked to go to his grandmother's house. We lived on Boulevard Road in Sumter, and Mama, …
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Letter to the editor: Party seems to take lead from antisemites
Who knew that the party of John Kennedy and Bill Clinton would morph into the party that seems to be taking its lead narrative from a large …
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Letter to the editor: Sumter, a tale of 2 cities: The haves and have nots
I am amazed how the county's chairman and the city's mayor sleep at night while a large number of Sumter citizens are struggling to survive and …
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Letter to the editor: Letter about protests couldn't be better said
Many thanks to Kathleen Kreklau for her letter concerning the disruptive protests on college campuses. It could not have been better said. Now, …
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