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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards, CBS announced Wednesday. One of the most popular stand-ups currently working, Bargatze will emcee the Sept. 14 …
The Sumter County Gallery of Art (SCGA), the Deane and Roger Ackerman Family Fund and the Council of …
Before Swedish slow TV hit "The Great Moose Migration" began airing Tuesday, Ulla Malmgren stocked up on …
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday released a lengthy investigation report detailing some …
Mariska Hargitay reuniting with her old partner, Detective Elliot Stabler, on "Law & Order: Organized …
"Euphoria" actor and former "Grey's Anatomy" veteran Eric Dane has announced that he has ALS but …
NEW YORK (AP) — Excuse me, you look like you might want to see the next generation of country …
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Looking for a tail-wagging good time? Try Sumter SPCA's benefit concert happening Saturday, April …
SCHLEIFE, Germany (AP) - Anke Hanusch dips her tool into dark blue wax and dots it precisely on a yellow-dyed Easter egg in her hand. Back and forth, wax to egg, egg to wax, as the honeycomb pattern grows. The intricate motif means the egg will …
By SOUTH CAROLINA ETV COLUMBIA - South Carolina ETV and Public Radio will honor the 10-year anniversary of the 2015 tragedy at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston through a series of special programs and community …
Charles R. Neill, 68, widower of Andrea Bosman Neill, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home. Born March 12, 1957, in Woodbury, New Jersey, he was a son of Clarence Neill and the late Elenor …
Howard Eugene Bailey, age 90, beloved husband of the late Kyoko Bailey, died on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com to sign the family's guestbook. …
DALZELL — John Conyers Harvin Jr., 85, widower of Sally Harden Harvin, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Born Aug. 24, 1939, in Sumter, he was the son of the …
Lisa Ann “Mimi” Skinner, 64, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Sumter. Born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of Ann Lee Shearer Thomas and the late Floyd Elgin Thomas. Mrs. …
Sandres Wright, 69, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Born Sept. 12, 1955, in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Sammie Lee Wright and Margaret …
John Edward Wilson Jr., 63, son of Wille Mae Hodge Wilson Harry and the late John Edward Wilson Sr., was born on Oct. 19, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He departed this life on Thursday, …
DEAR ABBY: My daughter was living in my garage apartment but then got married and moved away. Her sister is in law school in another state, and …
DEAR ABBY: I have a 16-month-old who has recently learned to walk. My mom was watching him one day a week while I worked part-time, but she …
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I finally got custody of his daughter "Amelia" 15 days before her 16th birthday. She came to us with home-schooling …
DEAR ABBY: My daughter-in-law is very opinionated. At times, we get along. But, in the past, she has upset me by accusing me of not doing the …
My name is Jose, and I am a 9-month-old, male German shepherd and Alaskan Malamute mix. I am good with kids, dogs, cats, and I am housebroken. I am very shy and not used to this, so I would love if …
Reflections recalls interscholastic athletics, primarily football at Lincoln High School. Many of Lincoln's outstanding athletes are the focus of this research. The omission of any players or coaches is unintentional. Data and photos were obtained …
Reflections recalls the beginning of what is known as the Iris Gardens. In 1927, H.C. Bland, who managed …
Reflections recalls the late 1920s through the 1950s when Sumter high schools produced some of their …
Reflections recalls the late 1920s through the 1950s when Sumter high schools produced some of their …
Reflections recalls Joel Poinsett and the many contributions he made to his state and country. His love …
Reflections will reprint an article written in Yank Magazine written on Aug. 3, 1943, and appearing …
Reflections recalls the opening of one of Sumter's longest-existent retail stores, Galloway & …
Reflections will reprint an article written in Yank Magazine on Aug. 3, 1943, and appearing in …
Reflections remembers Nathalie Delage through the writings of Jean Brabham McKinney and her …
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel are urging the public to report dogfighting to authorities. It …
I travel around Sumter, the city and the county, a lot. I see many businesses, schools and homes, with flags on display, flown in the daytime …
Panic is a natural reaction. It can be useful as in suddenly avoiding a viper, but generally panic is a decision based on an overwhelming amount …
Dear citizens of Clarendon County, we write to you today as deeply concerned members of our community - parents, educators, and local citizens - …
Did you know that the state General Assembly is currently working on a "Flat Tax" income tax rate of 3.99 percent for the state of South …
I recently read another story regarding how tax dollars were used for the wonderful Sumter "Welcome Center/Hunting Retreat," which is not …