" Kung Fu Panda 4 " stayed at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and DreamWorks Animation movie earned $30 million in ticket sales, according to …
PHOTO PROVIDED Sumter pianists Anna Krueger, 14, and Nelah McCray, 15, seated, received the highest rating of One Plus (1+) with Special Honorable Mention for their auditions in the Senior Division of the South Carolina Piano Festival Competition …
Looking for good Southern comfort music and down-home hospitality? Look no further as the Inaugural Sumter Springfest strums into downtown Sumter on March 23. If there are two things Sumter loves, it's a good cause and a good time; Danielle …
Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man Jr." has won six Tony Awards for its musical comedy stylings. Wilson Hall theater students deserved a few awards of their own after bringing the production to the Nash Center stage. The theatrical Barons were sure …
Unbelievably, TV series throughout the years have become the new modern art form of cinema. These days it is not a shock to see popular to legendary A-list actors appearing in shows compared to the silver screen. For years, viewing audiences have …
A serene stroll into downtown Sumter will bring you sights of unique ceramic butterflies, savory smells from local restaurants and brick buildings filled with history - one in particular being Sumter Opera House. As one of the city's oldest and …
As the leaves begin to flourish with their vibrant green hues and daylight lingers a bit longer, …
"Kung Fu Panda 4" brings the return of Po the Dragon Warrior assisting his family with expanding their …
Sumterites were able to live it up and learn a lot before the annual Inspire! Festival concluded on …
Sumter artists, art enthusiasts and supportive community members turned up in large numbers to celebrate …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Protest and politics intruded on an election-year Academy Awards on Sunday, …
Whether you're walking off a fulfilling lunch or grabbing some fresh air on your midday stroll, …
NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars are poised to do something on Sunday that they haven't done in a …
It costs to be creative. From the tools used to create the masterpieces to the time it takes to …
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A jury convicted a movie weapons supervisor of involuntary manslaughter …
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — When Shawn Landis, an evangelical Christian from Pennsylvania, heard about the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel, he knew he would come to Israel to volunteer as …
The pastor at my home church was preaching one Sunday, and as an illustration, he shared that some senior …
Second Presbyterian Church, 1125 Old Pocalla Road, Sumter, announces: - Thursday, March 14 - The …
MIAMI (AP) - Christian voters and faith leaders have long been in the frontlines of providing assistance …
A well-known Texas pastor recently preached a sermon addressing the problems of America, including the …
A Southern Baptist Convention leader said Wednesday the U.S. Department of Justice has ended its …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The young crowd at a Nashville nightclub was ready to dance under the strobe …
Church Women United of the Greater Sumter Area announces: - Thursday, March 7 - Virtual World …
Church Women United of the Greater Sumter Area announces: - Thursday, March 7 - Virtual World …
I was in Oklahoma City for a conference. I stayed downtown, but the conference was at a church …
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 Aug. 9 - 15 - Rufe Watson of Sumter set a new world record in the senior division at the National Skeet Shooting Association's tournament at Dallas, Texas, on Sunday. Watson copped the senior title in the all-gauge event by …
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 Aug. 2 - 8 - Rebel third baseman Hal Harrigan last night hit his 29th home run …
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 July 26 - Aug. 1 - Sumter County runs from New York City to Florida these days, …
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 July 19 - 25 - Playing heads-up ball behind the masterful pitching of Leonard …
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 July 12 - 18 - The body of First Lt. Thomas L. Hutchings Jr., of Sumter, …
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 July 5 - 11 - The Day Camp at the local YWCA began its second week today of a …
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 June 28 - July 4 - The garden clubs of Sumter will hold a flower show …
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 June 21 -27 - The Buffalo Turbine Duster and Sprayer, now in its third …
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 June 15 - 20 - County Agent T. O. Bowen and County Home Demonstration …
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 June 8 - 14 - Sumter American Legion Juniors will face the Timmonsville …