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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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Volunteers needed ahead of bass fishing season for cleanup in Clarendon
Want to help as a volunteer but don't know where to start? Want to make sure the bass anglers coming to town have a clean area to fish? Well, look no further. Clarendon County Tourism Department and Santee Cooper are partnering for the second … more
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Nothing like home: Camden’s Davis brings friends for concert and camaraderie for filming of ‘Southern Songwriters’
If a premature five-star rating was ever applicable to a series, this would be the one. Camden-raised Patrick Davis ventured back to South Carolina from Nashville, Tennessee, bringing with him a few talented friends to perform for his friends, … more
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Clarendon residents request funding help from county for events, outreach services; birthday tribute given to county's Briggs v. Elliott plaintiffs
As 2024 progresses, committees and residents are asking Clarendon County Council to help with funding for events and organizations. During the Feb. 12 Clarendon County Council meeting, public comments were filled with requests about Juneteenth … 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
Movies with Isaiah: 'Lisa Frankenstein' is unique, campy and witty adaptation
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is a personal favorite of mine dating back to my childhood. A genius scientist creating life from the remains of a non-living being I found fascinating. Throughout the story, the creature acclimates to social norms of … more
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Summerton man dies in single-vehicle wreck on April 13
An attempt to escape law enforcement led to a fatal wreck in Clarendon County on Saturday  night. At around 11:50 p.m. on April 13, the driver of a 2005 Honda Accord was traveling south on … more
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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
Nikki Haley coming to Sumter on Monday, Feb. 19
Former South Carolina governor and U.S. presidential candidate Nikki Haley's campaign has announced she will visit Sumter on Monday morning ahead of South Carolina's Republican presidential primary. Haley will speak to voters at American Legion … more
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Ridgeville's Austin posts 2nd career win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Santee Cooper Lakes
SUMMERTON - Boater Kyle Austin of Ridgeville, South Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 14 ounces on Saturday, April 6, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Santee Cooper Lakes. Hosted by Clarendon … more
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Sumter police offer $5K reward for information in fatal Boulevard Road shooting
Sumter Police Department is offering a reward for information regarding the fatal Boulevard Road shooting on April 10. Ray’Quan Dontrell Lamont Durant, 20, of Mooneyham Road, was shot … more
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Local Wounded Warriors 5K run raises more $2K
Last weekend, the streets were filled with people running in support of a local wounded warriors mission. According to Vice President of Communications for the Air and Space Forces Association Cheryl Moye, the sun was shining brightly with a cool … more
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Sumter, Clarendon farmers face $10K in damage after copper wire theft
Farmers in Sumter and Clarendon counties are facing costly damage after copper wiring was stolen from their watering systems. Mark Bordeaux, public information officer for Sumter County Sheriff's Office, said investigators with the Sumter and … more
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LMA becomes first in Clarendon to be a Grief-Sensitive School
A local Clarendon private school has received hundreds of dollars in a grant from a grief-sensitive initiative organization. Lawrence Manning Academy recently received a $500 grant from New York … more
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Traffic study planned after truck hits Liberty Hill home at Summerton intersection and other vehicles have damaged nearby properties
SUMMERTON - "One life is all it should take." That is what Ashley Robinson Thurman, her brother Jason and her husband, Will Thurman, have been repeating to themselves and the community since their home was crashed into earlier this month. The … more
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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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Manning police seeking information on Manning subdivision shooting incident
MANNING – The Manning Police Department is asking the public for information on a shooting incident that occurred on the evening of Feb. 27 on Skyview Drive which is located between West … more
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Puddin' Swamp Festival returns to Turbeville this week for more foot-stompin' action
Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! It's not an earthquake! All that shaking is the folks in Turbeville practicing for this weekend's Puddin' Swamp Festival. The Puddin' Swamp Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Turbeville Town Square with rides … more
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Sumter Reading Rumble's focus is developing love for reading
In the spirit that reading is fundamental to all student success and engaging students in that endeavor, Sumter School District held its second-annual Reading Rumble on Saturday for elementary school students. A total of 10 district elementary … more
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Loud and proud: Sumter vet honored in VFW campaign, shares effort to honor servicewomen
Renowned American psychologist Laurie A. Rudman conducted a study on the risk factors surrounding a woman being boastful about her accomplishments. The 1998 research found that women were perceived as less likeable and less hireable than their male … more
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