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Allow me to preface this review by stating that the genre of horror has different layers of feature presentations. It is not a specific form of entertainment that everyone will find significant enjoyment from. The film "Thanksgiving" is a piece of …
In a dazzling return to the Patriot Hall stage, the Columbia City Ballet's "Nutcracker" shared its …
It is no secret that "The Marvels" has found itself on the receiving end of mixed to overwhelmingly …
Last weekend's rain may have dampened the ground but not the spirit of celebration for the Sumter Tribe …
STAFF REPORT "Ghosts of the Hunley" will be presented by Cheryl Oliver, author, speaker, professional …
On Nov. 5, I finally found myself as part of the viewing audience for the massively anticipated film …
The cool, crisp fall nights make the perfect weather to gather around the fire, shuck oysters and …
The Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians will return to the Sumter County Museum to share their heritage …
Sumter County Gallery of Art is excited to present the work of South Florida-based artist …
PHOTOS BY ALAYSHA MAPLE / THE SUMTER ITEM The Sumter Youth Talent Showcase, an hour-long event …
JERUSALEM - Hamas released 16 hostages late Wednesday in the last swap for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel under the current Gaza truce, as international mediators raced to seal another extension to allow further exchanges and prolong the halt …
For years, South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh looked his anguished clients in the eyes and promised to help them with their medical bills, their suffering or simply to survive. Then he stole some, if not all, of what he won for many of …
BISHOPVILLE - Virginia Wright entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center, Bishopville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 and 407 S. Main St., Bishopville.
Perry Lee Strasley Brown, 71, widow of Sammie Lee Brown, departed this life on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Oct. 12, 1952, in Sumter, a daughter of the late Lessie Mae Brunson. The family will receive friends at …
Sue Ellen Shultz, age 81, beloved wife of 59 years to Edward L. Shultz, died on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Salem, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Hunter Ernst and Lucille Stoffer Ernst. Mrs. …
Funeral services for Emma Lucile Moore Gathers will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Wayman Chapel AME Church, 160 Kings Highway, Sumter, with the Rev. Robert L. China officiating. The public may view from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Palmer Memorial …
Bobby R. Tention, also known as "Boss," was born on Aug. 19, 1943, in Lee County, a son of the late Paul Tention and Elouise Jennings Tention. He departed this earthly life on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Bobby attended the …
Raymond Rutherford, 71, husband of Barbara Jean Tention Rutherford, was born on Nov. 3, 1952, in Sumter County, a son of the late Ronald Rutherford Sr. and Shirley Croskey Rutherford. He departed this life on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Prisma Health …
DEAR ABBY - I was married young to my high school sweetheart. We had five children together. During that time, I joined the Air Force. After six …
DEAR ABBY - I've been married to the most amazing woman for 30 years. She became a personal trainer and is in incredible shape. I'm not in her …
DEAR ABBY - This is in response to "Love My Cheap Phone" (Aug. 28). As a millennial who has worked in retail my whole adult life, I'm tired of …
DEAR ABBY - I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 30 years. Recently, she shared details of two infidelities that she had with …
BELOW: Puddy is a handsome fella who weighs 56 pounds and is 4 years old. Sadly, his owner can no longer take care of him. He does very well around humans but needs to be the only dog in the family. He does not always get along with other dogs. He …
Reflections remembers one of Sumter's noted historians and selected an inspiring column she published on Thanksgiving Day. Portia Cuttino Myers was born Aug. 22, 1917, in a large, wood-framed house on Sumter's Church Street. Mrs. Myers wrote a …
Reflections remembers Maj. Harrison Saunders, J.M.A., D.S.C., whose skills and aeronautical knowledge …
Wikipedia Encyclopedia identifies Armistice Day as " a day commemorated every year on 11 November to …
Reflections recalls the author of "Historical Sketches of Sumter County," Cassie Nicholes. She was …
Reflections recalls that the Military Order of the World War gathered rumbling tanks, great silver-winged …
"Nothing is so constant as change." So, too, has Sumter changed with the times. This issue of …
"Nothing is so constant as change." So, too, has Sumter changed with the times. This issue of …
Reflections remembers R. T. Brown and his innovative ideas not only in the maintenance and care of …
This issue of Reflections remembers the years 1948-49 when the Iris Festival invited contestants …
In Romans chapter 1, Satan creates every defiled and false "image" (v. 23) from the "lusts" of men's and women's "hearts" (vs. 24) to be …
I have voted for as many Democrats as Republicans in my life. I try to look at who I think will be best for the country ... what kind of person …
So a family member shared a letter in regards to Furman Middle School wanting input about changing the school's mascot. Their reasoning for this …
I want to write a response to Pastor Durham concerning his devotion for Nov. 3, 2023, "Are you following Jesus or concerned about what other …
I really love this time of year. There is a nip in the air, the leaves have changed color, and thoughts are turning to holiday dinner tables …
Reference The Sumter Item article dated Oct. 26, 2023, titled, "Request to expand Sumter County salvage yard deferred after significant …