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James Sikking, star of 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Doogie Howser, MD,' dies at 90
James Sikking, who starred as a hardened police lieutenant on "Hill Street Blues" and as the titular character's kindhearted dad on "Doogie Howser, M.D.," has died at 90. Sikking died of …
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Shannen Doherty, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star, dies at 53
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shannen Doherty, the "Beverly Hills, 90210" star whose life and career were …
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Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case dismissed in middle of trial and cannot be filed again
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge on Friday threw out the involuntary manslaughter case against …
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Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' 'Nashville,' dies at 75
Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in …
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Kevin Costner's second 'Horizon' film pulled from theatrical release
NEW YORK (AP) — The August theatrical release for the second chapter of Kevin Costner's ambitious …
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Little art enthusiasts enjoy annual Sumter County Gallery of Art camps
Participants create art during the Sumter County Gallery of Art youth summer camp on Tuesday morning, …
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Sumter Opera House to appear on big screen in September in 5th 'God's Not Dead' installment
If you watch "God's Not Dead: In God We Trust," coming to theaters Sept. 12, you might see …
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Paramount and Skydance merge, signaling end of a family reign in Hollywood and the rise of new power
NEW YORK (AP) — The entertainment giant Paramount will merge with Skydance, closing out a …
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John Cena announces his retirement from professional wrestling after 2025 season
John Cena announced Saturday night that he will retire from professional wrestling next year after …
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'Despicable Me 4' debuts with $122.6M as boom times return to the box office
NEW YORK (AP) — After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly …
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to …
As we approach mid-July, peach trees across South Carolina are heavy with fruit, and picking crews and packing sheds are running at high volume. For growers and peach eaters alike, the 2024 season is a welcome change from last year. And it offers …
Martha Butler, 89, widow of Lawrence Butler, died Monday, July 15, 2024, at MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center, Camden. Born in Sumter on Dec. 31, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Bernie Keith …
Kirby Franklin Ingram, 75, husband of Donna Ingram, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home. Born March 13, 1949, in Sumter, he was a son of the late William Robert Ingram and the late Lois Kolb …
Richard Allen Johnson Jr., 85, son of the late Richard Allen Johnson Sr. and Myrtle Fleming Johnson, was born on April 30, 1939, in Sumter. He departed this life on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at …
Joseph Bernard Geter, 77, son of the late Matthew Geter and Helen Mitchell Geter, was born on Dec. 15, 1946, in Sumter. He departed this life on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Calhoun County. …
Randolph Pringle, 66, husband of Daisy Mae Ragin Pringle and son of the late Rev. Joseph Pringle and Lillie Mae Brunson Pringle, was born on April 24, 1958, in Clarendon County. He departed …
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Dear Abby, July 15, 2024: Readers respond about 'hosted out' wife's dilemma
DEAR ABBY: I was shocked at your response to "Hosted Out" (March 28), who was frustrated at having to host, feed and entertain her husband's …
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Dear Abby, July 14, 2024: Son feels like the only adult when mom's around
DEAR ABBY: I've been having an issue lately involving my mother. It feels like she isn't really my "mother" but someone who thinks we're best …
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Dear Abby, July 13, 2024: Boyfriend is punished for an imagined event
DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend, "Jessica," thinks I've cheated on her because I didn't come home right away after being given the day off. My …
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Dear Abby, July 12, 2024: Overeaters anonymous is still doing the hard work
DEAR ABBY: I recently watched a video of the founder of Overeaters Anonymous, Rozanne S., telling the story of founding the program and her own …
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Nero is a 3-year-old, red-and-white, male Great Dane mix. He is neutered and housebroken and is such a good boy. He is great with other dogs, children and even cats. Nero is very handsome and knows so many commands such as "sit," "lie down," …
Reflections by Sammy Way: Popular hardware store opened on East Liberty Street in 1954
Reflections recalls one of Sumter's hardware stores that met the needs of the community in numerous ways. This showcase facility featured a diversity of household utensils, garden products and sporting goods. The store was manned by employees who …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's historic homes, part II
Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series about the historic homes Sumter has seen through the …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's historic homes
Reflections revisits the period from 1890 to 1940, in which the city of Sumter experienced a period of …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter becomes home to luxurious movie theater in 1967
Reflections revisits the arrival of Wesmark Cinema in Sumter. The beautiful structure, owned by Carmike …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Traffic volume count made, noting number of gas stations downtown
"A traffic volume count, designed to alleviate congested traffic conditions in the downtown business …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Millwood Plantation: A historic home loved by 7 generations
Reflections revisits a home that was returned to the setting where most of the material used in its …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: June 6, 1944: D-Day, the invasion that changed the course of history
D-Day was the most critical day of our generation. We are deeply indebted to the press, radio, and …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: New Wateree bridge provided convenient highway route
"Businesses will be suspended in Sumter at noon and the balance of the day will be devoted to …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Memorial Day: Fallen heroes provided freedoms we now enjoy
We encourage our readers to visit the Sumter County Military Museum in the Clyburn Transportation …
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Letter to the editor: Penny tax projected revenue should be divided by area
I am continually astonished how the county's chairman and the city's mayor sleep at night while a large number of Sumter citizens are struggling …
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Letter to the editor: Reading about good people like Miss Judy will cause us all to strive to be better
Thank you for writing that article about Judy Lessard. It is refreshing to read stories about good people who are kind and make a positive …
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Letter to the editor: Freedom meant something to the founders
I hope you had a great Independence Day celebration. We cooked hotdogs, shot a few fireworks and watched our grandboy entertain us with his …
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Letter to the editor: Is U.S. leadership prepared for now and the future?
On this day, I am so thankful that I was born in the 1930's and not in this century. What a wonderful time to live. We were respected not only …
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Letter to the editor: Sumter lost caring, dedicated citizen Dr. Tommy Jones
Last week Sumter was saddened to hear of the passing of a passionate, caring, and dedicated citizen of Sumter, Dr. Tommy Jones. He was known by …
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Letter to the editor: Judicial system in Sumter is broken, violates rights
Hello, my name is Wendy Allen, and I am writing to tell you about my son, Chad Allen Kron. Chad is a 32-year-old married man who owns and …
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