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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 …
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What to stream: 'Warriors' album, 'The Dating Game' killer, 'NCIS: Origins' and Travis Kelce's games
Travis Kelce adds game show host to his growing resume with "Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?" and …
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Austin Stowell is emotional about playing stoic Jethro Gibbs in 'NCIS: Origins'
LONDON (AP) — Once again, Austin Stowell is having the best day ever — all thanks to him …
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Sumter High Honors Orchestra gives inspiring performance of fall music
Before friends, family and school leaders, Sumter High School Honors Orchestra gave a dazzling …
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Taylor Swift donates $5 million toward hurricane relief efforts
Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support relief efforts in the aftermath of …
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Riley Keough felt a duty to finish Lisa Marie Presley's book on Elvis, grief, addiction and love
Riley Keough was quick to agree to help complete her mother's memoir. She thought they'd write it …
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Mayesville Presbyterian's Rejoicings series returns for 2nd season with concert Oct. 13
The second season of Mayesville Presbyterian Church's Rejoicings series will open with a concert …
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Things to do across the Midlands: Enjoy Carolina Backcountry Harvest, open golf tourney, Kreepy Hollow Haunted House, state fair and Fall Plant and Flower Festival this weekend
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject …
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What to stream: Jelly Roll, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' Cate Blanchett and Charli XCX remixes
Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline co-starring in "Disclaimer," a psychological thriller from …
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The Grammys' voting body is more diverse, with 66% new members. What does it mean for the awards?
NEW YORK (AP) — For years, the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack of diversity …
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 …
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 …
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 “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 …
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, 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, 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 …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 15, 2024: Married woman tempted to become a mistress
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 12 years. Things were good in the beginning. However, many times he has let me down by not …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 14, 2024: Niece invites only young cousins to wedding
DEAR ABBY: My niece is getting married. We have received a wedding invitation, RSVP and all, but it's addressed only to my two 11-year-old …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 13, 2024: Relationship blossoms amid loss and heartbreak
DEAR ABBY: My husband died a year ago, after a nine-year battle with dementia. I recently met a man, "Richard," whose wife is in the end stages …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 12, 2024: Once-supportive husband has become a bitter roommate
DEAR ABBY: Seventeen years ago, I had a mental breakdown. For the first three years afterward, my husband stood by me. The medications I was …
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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 …
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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Reflections by Sammy Way: The depot proved important to early Sumter travelers
Reflections remembers the large number of depots found within Sumter County and numerous surrounding …
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Dr. E. C. Jones helped found 2nd Black American Legion Post in S.C.
Reflections remembers the beginning of the first Black American Legion Post in Sumter that began …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: 'Convenience Corner' opened in Sumter in 1949
Reflections revisits the opening of two of Sumter's favorite business establishments on what became known …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: North Main Street of the 1950s remembered
Reflections remembers buildings located on North Main Street in the late 1950s. This segment of downtown …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Education, pride important to Brogdon community
Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series about Brogdon Station. Read part one at …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Brogdon Station was Southern micro community in Sumter
Reflections remembers two families who settled in the rural areas of Sumter County that became …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: T. Douglas Youngblood named Sumter's 1950 'Man of The Year'
Reflections remembers Thomas Douglas Youngblood and his tireless dedication to our city's …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Ralph Haddon and Don Browning were named Studebaker dealers in Sumter
Reflections remembers the Studebaker automobile and its contributions to the auto industry. …
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Letter to the editor: No one wants to accept responsibility for state-owned streets within city limits
Today, we have the exact same condition we had one year ago. We have a City of Sumter-maintained public dump located on East Charlotte …
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Letter to the editor: Elections are not won on popularity, polls or money
Now that I have found time from Helene cleanup and volunteering with recovery efforts in the Upstate and North Carolina, I would like to share …
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Letter to the editor: Laughing too much to reply to recent letter
I have been asked if I was going to reply to a recent letter to the editor: Don't try to change who a good leader is. I told them I probably …
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Letter to the editor: Pennies for Progress, AKA millions for politicians
Is it not curious that Sumter's power brokers deem it "progress" to levy yet another tax upon residents who are already burdened with stifling …
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Letter to the editor: Don't try to change who a good leader is
Once upon a time there was a fine man. He was respected by many and loved by even more in his own town. He had a great family and seemed to be …
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Letter to the editor: Thank you, Sen. Graham and Sen. Scott
In a time of economic uncertainty, it's shameful to see what the Biden/Harris Administration and Democrats are doing to our senior citizens, …
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