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

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

After bats were discovered in its school gym, Manning High School will have an e-learning day today to keep students safe. MHS parents were notified Jan. 26 in a letter from South Carolina Department of Environmental Control about bat activity in … more

Sumter officials have started preparing for the Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress initiative, to be on the ballot in November. If it gets a majority approval from voters, there will be an added charge of 1% of the sales … more

Sumter Today, the pioneer video news show from The Sumter Item, has a new cheerleader. McLeod Health is now a presenting sponsor of Sumter Today, enabling The Item to produce and deliver all-positive news to the community for free. "Sumter … more

Sumter Opera House hosted students and teachers from Wilder, Cherryvale, Willow Drive, Crosswell Drive, Pocalla Springs and Oakland Primary elementary schools for two showings of The Magic School Bus musical … more

Windy Ridge Rescue received a $25,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of its lifesaving work for animals in Sumter. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities … more

After canceling last year's program because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sumter County Veterans Association will conduct its annual Memorial Day program May 31. "Things are opening up and everything," Chairman Larry Huff said. "This all started … more