Sumter Simpson welcomes over 7K to inaugural Great Outdoors Expo

A family checks out a mobile tank used to demonstrate fishing techniques at the inaugural Great Outdoors Expo on Saturday morning, Oct. 12, at Simpson Hardware in Sumter.
"With Simpsons, we do events," assured Simpson Owner Shawn Matthews happily, and it would prove true as thousands ventured out for the inaugural Simpson Great Outdoors Expo on Oct. 11-12. Expos of this kind happen all across the country, bringing …
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Arts & Entertainment

Christopher Reeve's kids wanted to be 'honest, raw and vulnerable' in new documentary 'Super/Man'

NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Reeve's children say they made a point to include all the complexities of their father's life — his strengths and weaknesses — in the new documentary …

Nation & World
Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals

Dozens of people rallied outside the Michigan headquarters of WK Kellogg Co. Tuesday, demanding that the company remove artificial dyes from its breakfast cereals in the U.S. Kellogg, the maker of …

USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems at a Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly listeria …
Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Ten times as many migrants died in New Mexico near the U.S.-Mexico border in each of the last two years compared with just five years ago as smuggling gangs steer them …
Israel assures U.S. it won't strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, U.S. officials say WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not hit Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran's missile …
Democratic members of Congress call on companies to retain DEI programs as court cases grind on NEW YORK (AP) — A group of Democrats in Congress appealed to the largest U.S. companies Tuesday to hold onto their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, saying such efforts give everyone a …
State News
Alex Murdaugh settles the wrongful death lawsuit that sparked his fall

COLUMBIA  (AP) — Alex Murdaugh has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a teen killed in a boat crash involving Murdaugh's youngest son that prosecutors said provoked the disgraced …

Redemption deadline extended for Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program due to hurricane Due to the continuing impact of Hurricane Helene, an extension has been approved for senior citizens to redeem vouchers issued earlier this year as part of the 2024 Senior Farmers’ Market …
Boeing will lay off 10% of its employees as a strike by factory workers cripples airplane production Boeing plans to lay off about 10% of its workers in the coming months, about 17,000 people, as it continues to lose money and tries to deal with a strike that is crippling production of the company's …
Condemned inmate Richard Moore wants someone other than South Carolina's governor to decide clemency COLUMBIA (AP) — A South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed in just over three weeks is asking a federal judge to take away the power of granting clemency from the governor who is a former …
South Carolina death row inmate told to choose between execution methods COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina prison officials told death row inmate Richard Moore on Tuesday that he can choose between a firing squad, the electric chair and lethal injection for his Nov. 1 …
Obituaries
LAWRENCE CREED

Lawrence “Larry” Creed, 82, husband of Clara Ellen McElveen Creed, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at his home. Mr. Creed was born Dec. 22, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri. The family will …

LOTTIE ZIMMERMAN YOUNG

Lottie “Bobbie” Zimmerman Young, 94, wife of Robert S. Young, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Young was born Sept. 27, 1930, in Waynesboro, Virginia. The family will …

SMITH

KELLY S. SMITH

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelly S. Smith, age 62, of Sumter, South Carolina, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 15, 2024. Born on Aug. 23, 1962, in …

GRETCHEN JETER

Gretchen Jeter, 69, daughter of the late Charles Jeter and Edna Mae Jones Jeter, was born on May 22, 1955, in Sumter. She departed this life on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland …

CHRISTER LARS OLAF JORUDD

Christer Lars Olaf Jorudd, age 75, beloved husband of 12 years to Christa Benjamin Jorudd, died on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral …

Faith
Ancient structure emerges from Mount Ararat's Glacier discovered by Eastman Archaeology. Has Noah's Ark been found? BRISTOL, CN / ACCESSWIRE / October 14, 2024 / Remote explorer Gary Eastman, owner of Eastman Archaeology, has uncovered a remarkable ship-like structure on Mount Ararat, long buried beneath its …
The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Care enough to correct I grew up in a small town where everyone knew everyone else, and you were kin to most of them. In my childhood, it seemed like every adult I knew felt free to correct me. Alvin Simmons lived up the road and worked for my mother. He took my …
Church news: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 To update your listing or add a listing, please email pressrelease@theitem.com and include Church News in the subject line. Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: - Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m.: "Things to Come" Prophecy …
Marriage is more than being a roommate Many will disagree, but a happy and successful marriage is based on a personal relationship with Christ. And why is this? There are many reasons, but we can begin with the character traits and attitudes of a true follower of Jesus is what takes …
Celebrations
100th birthday celebration for Sumterite Anna Green Sumterite Anna Green celebrates her 100th birthday on Saturday at Saint Mark Four Bridges Baptist Church with family and friends. She is shown here with her niece Gloria McFadden.
Happy 100th birthday, Christine! A century ago, in August 1924, the world was abuzz with change. U.S. Army planes performed the first round-the-world flight, Macy's staged its first Thanksgiving Day parade, and the Roaring '20s were in full swing, bringing jazz and flapper fashion …
Dear Abby
Pets for adoption
Becka is gentle, loyal and would be a loving companion

Becka is a 54-pound, 2- to 4-year-old, sweet and loving girl who was turned in to the shelter through no fault of her own. Her previous owner could no longer care for her, but despite the difficult transition, Becka has shown incredible …

Engagements
Reflections

Reflections by Sammy Way: Largest airfield in Southeast built in Stateburg area

Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series about the beginning of Shaw Field in Sumter. Read part two in next weekend's edition of Reflections. Reflections revisits the acquisition of land and the construction of the largest training …

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