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Sumter deputies are searching for a man who reportedly assaulted an individual while presenting a handgun.   Ty’Reek Malik Samuels, 22, of South Harvin St., is wanted on charges of … more
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — Keith M. Scarborough, 56, of 320 Tibet Ave., died Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was the son of Susan Scarborough of Sumter. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. … more
As the Easter bunny gears up for the big day on March 31, Geraldine Singleton will be doing prepping or planning of her own. The long-time community philanthropist will host a community clothes drive this Saturday, March 23. The following weekend … more
Lorenzo is a 2-year-old, tan-and-black male German shepherd mix. He is not good with small animals, but he is great with dogs his own size. He loves to run and play and enjoy any attention. He is also neutered. Visit with him and give him … more
A local farm owner has her hands full - and she was recently honored for juggling it all with grace. Kathy McCaskill, owner of Old McCaskills Farm, attended the 2024 South Carolina Farmer & Agribusiness Association's State Convention in January, … more
The ladies of Faith Strong invite the community to support a good cause by getting snazzy in their finest pink and enjoying a jazzy night of music. Faith Strong will host Jazzy Shades of Pink on Friday, April 12. Faith Strong, a Sumter-based … more
Get your running shoes on, tie those laces up and get ready to run because a 5K is coming to Sumter. Want to support the Wounded Warriors mission? Join the Patriot's Wounded Warrior 5K run hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association on … more
PHOTOS PROVIDED Lakewood High School Drama Club students and staff presented "Alice" for the community and the school's students in their auditorium March 16-18. more
Ingredients harvested from the farm and brought to tables within Sumter County Civic Center left Sumterites taking the good times from their chairs to the dance floor last Thursday. The ninth-annual Farm to Table gathering was alive with food, … more
Sumter County Museum announced the winners of its annual Sumter County Museum Scholarship and Myrtis Osteen Essay Contest on Sunday, March 17. From left, beginning with the scholarship winner, followed by the first-, second- and third-place essay … more
Sumter Elks Lodge 855 provides a $10,000 check for future scholarships to Central Carolina Technical College's welding department last week. Department Chairman and Program Manager Axel Reis is shown in the … more
In a world where breaking barriers can be daunting, high school seniors Quinton Dais and Tyreke Witherspoon are rewriting the narrative. From outsiders to trailblazers in the local world of cheerleading, these two high school seniors strive to be … more
Despite a rainy day, City of Sumter broke ground on the revitalization of South Sumter Park at 630 S. Sumter St. last week. The park will include an upgraded spray park, new playground, baseball field, basketball courts and pickleball courts. A … more
Four people were injured in a fight-turned-shooting at a local club on March 10, and police have arrested eight so far in connection to the incident. Two club patrons and six individuals hired … more
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This past weekend, Republican Duke Buckner officially filed his candidacy for U.S. Congress for the S.C. Sixth Congressional District to run against current Congressman James E. Clyburn. He … more
Eugene R. Baten, Sumter County’s District 7 Democratic councilman, will not seek re-election after 20 years of serving on Sumter County Council. District 7 encompasses east Sumter before … more
Congressman James E. Clyburn filed for re-election and discussed everything he has secured for rural South Carolina during a news conference. On Monday morning, March 18, Clyburn spoke at Allen … more
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mark Townes of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Elizabeth Townes of Charleston, to Walter Elliot Lewis of Charleston, son of Ms. Karen Lewis of Jackson, Georgia. The bride-elect is the granddaughter … more
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 … more
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