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Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Morris College's Rebekah Grissett refuses to fear the unknown by embracing local, national opportunities
Just like people, opportunities come in all shapes, sizes and with their own special surprises. Seize the moment and live in it because you never know where it will take you -- just ask Morris College's Rebekah Grissett. Rebekah hails from … more
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2024 Sumter High School AFJROTC Field Day Champions
On Tuesday, April 25, Sumter High School AFJROTC Unit SC-011 finished the year as 2024 AFJROTC Field Day Champions for the district. Three SHS teams competed in 12 various field events against Crestwood, Lakewood, Manning and … more
Students learn about the world of journalism
Fifth-grade students from Walker Gamble Elementary School visit The Sumter Item office on Thursday morning, April 25, to learn all about the world of journalism, everything from reporting on different topics and how to design a page of the newspaper … more
Sumter Library has 'very nice turnout' for Friends of the Library event in April
McKnight was joined by a room full of Sumterites for Sumter County Library's "Friends of the Library" series on April 21. Greg Johnson, information services coordinator for the library, said the … more
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Sumter Lions Club, LVS make $50K investment in future of vision services for Sumter residents
Members of the Sumter Lions Club stand with Daniel Prohaska from Lions Vision Services as they make an investment in the available vision services for residents of Sumter County. The $50,000 investment with LVS will assure that vision services are … more
Leoia loves to chase a laser light
Leoia is a 2-year-old, gray female American shorthair. She is housebroken and is an active, fun and sometimes silly girl. She has a silky, gorgeous coat and has a gentle and loving personality. Leoia will smother you with affection and … more
Every scoop is a sweet escape at the new Carolina Sweet Shoppe in Manning
MANNING - "Who doesn't love ice cream?" That's the exact question Julie Opie asked herself when thinking about turning an old business into a new idea. Opie and her family moved to Manning nearly five years ago and previously owned Huckleberry … more
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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 "compared favorably to last year." Clarendon County Tourism Director Jesse Surette said the festival certainly peaked several years before … more
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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 food surrounding the Summerton area. 2023 was the year Taste of Clarendon made its comeback after being postponed for several years because of … more
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Sumter penny sales tax prep continues with 1st meeting of commission
The six locals appointed to the 2024 Capital Penny Sales Tax Commission have started discussing how the penny might address public safety, transportation and infrastructure throughout Sumter County. They met for the first time as a commission on … more
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South Main Street property in downtown Sumter to become retail, apartments space
Sumter County owns property at 13 S. Main St. that officials hope will be converted into a retail and living space. The property, which is located near Sumter Original Brewery, has been vacant for several years. An ordinance authorizing the … more
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'It takes a community': Sumter mother, Durant Children’s Center encourage healing and awareness at annual Heart2Heart event
After the tears comes hope. Hope that love will act as a light through the shadows of sorrow. Hope that a community can find comfort in each other's company and cherished memories. And hope that in a display of true unity this past Saturday, … more
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6 Sumter School District seniors earn full private donor scholarship
Achieving the American dream is a little more in sight now for six Sumter School District seniors after they all received full college academic scholarships funded through a local private donor Monday. Central Carolina Community Foundation, an … more
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Sumter entrepreneur closes 3 businesses after property management struggles
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, … more
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Sumter police ask for public's help identifying person or persons involved in Sunday fatal shooting
The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a person or persons involved in a fatal shooting on Sunday. When officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire after 5 … more
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Clarendon poultry farm receives $140k grant
COLUMBIA - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced on Monday, April 22, that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding more than 700 clean-energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and … more
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City of Sumter gets $1,500 donation from Duke Energy for litter efforts, celebrates Earth Day with community cleanup
The City of Sumter received a $1,500 donation from Duke Energy for the city's litter prevention program, according to the city's Facebook page. The money will be used to enhance community cleanup projects and promote a trash-free … more
The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Flies
The flies on my cows are bad right now. On my bull, they are a thick blanket. I've got to get some fly dope on them to kill those flies. Flies are bad for cattle. First, they annoy cattle. Annoyed cattle don't eat. Cattle that don't eat get … more
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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 Children's Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem in Clarendon and … more
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Opportunity knocks at Sumter, Lee Graduate to Greatness hiring event
A total of 60 public high school seniors from Sumter and Lee counties participated in the third-annual Graduate to Greatness Hiring and Recruitment event on Wednesday at the American Legion headquarters on Artillery Drive. The event was coordinated … more
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