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City of Sumter preps for incoming grants to help low- to moderate-income areas
Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is coming to the City of Sumter in the form of Community Development Block Grants, or CDBGs, and the city has a budget for how they might spend it, but it is not yet official … more
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Sumter man wanted in connection to larceny; police seek public’s help
A Sumter man faces larceny charges in connection to an incident in late February. Elijah Jonathan Black Goodman, 19, of Manning Road, is wanted on larceny and other charges in, the police … more
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Sumter County Museum welcomes Orangeburg native, author to annual Meet the Author series on Saturday
Sumter County Museum will once again open its doors for a South Carolinian author who wants to explore the significance of African Americans during a pivotal time in our country's, and county's, history. Native to Orangeburg, Walter B. Curry Jr. … more
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Sumter sheriff presents award to adult education director
Sheriff Anthony Dennis presented Vanessa Canty with the Citizen of the Year award for her partnership and collaboration with the Sumter/Lee Detention Center. Canty is the director of Sumter Adult Education. more
McLeod Health Clarendon Nurse-Family Partnership 'is like family' for 1st-time mothers
Becoming a first-time parent is exciting, but it can also be terrifying to those who are not prepared or don't have the support system they need to get through the first two years of their child's life. Each year in South Carolina, one in five … more
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Sumter police partner with Hyundai to give steering wheel locks to owners
Sumter Police Department is looking to raise awareness and reduce vehicle thefts through a new initiative, in partnership with Hyundai. In 2023, 131 stolen vehicle reports were made in the City of Sumter, according to Tonyia McGirt, public … more
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Tiny homes project nearing completion at Sumter United Ministries
The five tiny homes made possible by Sumter United Ministries that will be used as transitional housing near the ministry are nearing completion. "We're getting closer," SUM Executive Director Mark Champagne said during the Tuesday, March 19, … more
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South Carolina House budget writers propose starting teacher pay to increase to $47,000
In the face of record teacher shortages in the state, the House Ways and Means Committee has proposed increasing statewide minimum teacher pay to $47,000 next school year. The proposal came from the Education Budget Subcommittee of the House Ways … more
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Board chair: Morris College's new president is still not named
It appears there is division again among Morris College's Board of Trustees concerning the election of a new president. An official news release on Thursday from Morris said a Wednesday meet-and-greet with a college presidential candidate, Said … more
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'We got to make sure these stories are told': Restoration board of Clarendon’s 1st Black school conducts phase 2, talks end goal of renovations
History doesn't only exist within the pages of a book. Living history, the most impressionable kind of history, is closely intertwined with the lives of residents within the community. As those standing monuments slowly lose their shape and the … more
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State, national Democratic figures encourage Morris College students and Sumterites to vote in primary
Morris College students and Sumter locals heard from multiple state and national Democratic figures Thursday morning. Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison, Chairwoman of the South Carolina Democratic Party Christale Spain, … more
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South Sumter native reaches rank of colonel in U.S. Marines
Hard work, dedication, a commitment to learning and focus are qualities it takes to be successful in the U.S. Marine Corps, according to Sumter native Col. Fred Glencamp. Glencamp has spent his entire career - 35 years - in the Marines after … more
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Some say City of Sumter business license ordinance is unfair
Sumter thrift shop owner James Jackson spent a day and a half in jail 19 years ago for selling copyright CDs. "And that's all it took for me to learn," he said. Despite the brevity of his jail time, Jackson used the word "haunt" to describe … more
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Son of Emanuel Nine victim to share unity message locally
Love being stronger than hate is a theme in the life of a young man who lost his mother in the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church tragedy, and he will bring that message to Sumter soon. Love, forgiveness, resilience and unity are all characteristics of … more
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Sumter woman arrested after man injured in shooting early Sunday
A Sumter woman was arrested by sheriff's deputies after a man was shot early Sunday. Iszarah Rockingham-Barnett, 22, of West Avenue South in Pinewood, was arrested Sunday pursuant to a warrant … more
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SLT thespians receive standing ovation following powerful performance on opening night of 'Sweat'
Hope is such a unique word. Not because of its spelling but because of its meaning. A four-letter word has the power to lift spirits and change perceptions. To bring about change and restore broken … more
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Miss Sumter High School visits young students
Miss Sumter High School Madison Lyles visits R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy to read to kindergarten and first-grade classes this week. more
Traffic study for new Clarendon school shows work is needed
After residents raised concerns about the new Walker Gamble Elementary School, Freedom of Information Act requests reveal a traffic and environmental study was completed with road work needed for safety. In November 2023 at a pre-bid meeting, … more
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Sumter police investigate Sunday night Rast Street bar, grill shooting
Sumter police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening at a Rast Street bar and grill. At about 6 p.m. Sunday, officers responding to shots fired at Backyard Bar and Grill. Four … more
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Summerton to hold special election after mayor's death
The Town of Summerton has named a mayor pro tempore and will hold a special election to fill the seat after the death of Tony Junious. Town council member Darion Canty will serve as mayor pro tempore until the special election is held. A … more
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