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Sumter County Councilman Edens: District too 'top heavy;' money doesn't solve problems
MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM State Sen. Thomas McElveen, D-Sumter, left, shakes Beto O'Rourke's hand at Sidewalk Cafe on June 15 after introducing the former Texas congressman before a town hall.
McElveen endorses O'Rourke for Democratic presidential bid
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Sumter teacher selected for C-SPAN fellowship
PHOTO PROVIDED Elijah Bradford and the Valentinos, who finished in the top three in "Showtime at the Apollo," will perform from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday on North Main Street.
2nd Fourth Friday concert to feature Sumter-based Elijah Bradford

Trump, Putin agree to talk again

THE ASSOCIATED PRESSU.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands at a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, on July 18, 2018. The two leaders plan to meet on Friday on the sidelines of an international summit in Osaka, Japan.
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of an international summit in Japan, the Kremlin said Wednesday, in talks that come amid bitter differences between Moscow and Washington. Trump …
Sumter school board meeting today at 5 p.m.
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Scott accepting applications for service academy nominations
Sumter man severely burned when cigarette ignites clothes

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Sumter Today: We encounter some magical creatures at the Sumter County Library

As a part of their summer reading program, “A Universe of Stories,” the Sumter County Library welcomed Dakota and Friends to their downtown branch on Friday. The traveling show gets kids …

Sumter P-15's score six in second to roll past Camden 9-3
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Golden State forward Kevin Durant, above, and Toronto forward Kawhi Leonard are two of the biggest NBA free agents on the market.
For Durant and Leonard, best move is no move
PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEMCrestwood High School head coach Roosevelt Nelson, center, puts his football team through various drills at a recent practice.
Crestwood High School works on solidifying football units
Sumter P-15's score six in second to roll past Camden 9-3
PHIL KORNBLUT
Tallahassee tight end Ennis commits to Clemson over FSU
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PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEMJeremiah and Gracier Kloiber look through eclipse glasses given to them by Larry Metcalf, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, who also brought his high powered telescopes with him. The event was a part of the Sumter County Library’s summer reading program “A Universe of Stories.”
NASA Solar System Ambassador brings high-powered telescopes to children at Wesmark Library
Sumter ministry helps mother keep access to health care
Help prevent summer blood shortages with donations in Sumter
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Sumter crime briefs: Forgery, third-degree burglary and grand larceny
PHOTOS PROVIDEDTravis McIntosh was honored with the Rotarian of the Year award at the Sumter Rotary Club meeting on Monday.
Travis McIntosh named Rotarian of the Year in Sumter club

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Sumter Braves win
Scoreboard, TV listings and more: June 27, 2019
Manning-Santee beats Orangeburg 5-4 with walk-off single
Manning-Santee Post 68 beats Hampton 5-3, wins sixth straight
MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEMA Sumter High School football player runs laps around the track while other players go through spring practice drills.
Sumter sets tone with physical spring

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Food
Daniel J. van Ackere/America's Test Kitchen via AP

A good salmon cake delivers rich flavor and tender texture

Jen Hewett via AP Seen is a Paperwhites tea towel, three-color screenprint on linen and designed by Jen Hewett.
Quirky, nostalgic, practical: Tea towels make a splash
Enjoy patriotic refreshing snacks this July 4th

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Panorama
PHOTOS PROVIDED Laura Cardello's horsehair pot is her entry into the Sumter Artists Guild Show opening Thursday at the Sumter County Gallery of Art.

Popular Sumter Artists Guild Show opens Thursday

The most popular annual exhibition at the Sumter County Gallery of Art opens Thursday, when many of the Sumter Artists Guild's 120 members will show their work. A reception accompanies the opening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Guild show is a …

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Nation & World
THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSailors stand on deck above a hole the U.S. Navy says was made by a limpet mine on the damaged Panama-flagged, Japanese owned oil tanker Kokuka Courageous, anchored off Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, during a trip organized by the Navy for journalists, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. The limpet mines used to attack a Japanese-owned oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz last week bore “a striking resemblance” to similar mines previously seen in Iran, a U.S. Navy explosives expert said Wednesday, stopping short of directly blaming Tehran for the assault.
What's at stake in U.S.-Iran crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) - Both sides in the U.S.-Iran standoff say they don't want war. But unless one or the other changes course - the United States from its harsh economic sanctions or Iran from its risky pushback - the confrontation appears headed for a …

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Paul Gillespie, a photojournalist at the Capital Gazette newspaper, where five people were killed in a mass shooting in June 2018, holds a book of portraits he photographed of survivors and family members of those killed in the attack, at his home studio in Brooklyn Park, Maryland.
A year after newsroom attack, journalists embraced by city ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Standing ovations. A surge in subscriptions. Hugs from random readers. At a time when journalists are being vilified as "the enemy of the people," staff members at the Capital Gazette newspaper are feeling the embrace of a grateful …
THE ASSOCIATED PRESSCollected during Apollo 16, an anorthosite sample thought to be the oldest rock collected during the moon missions is displayed in the lunar lab at the NASA Johnson Space Center on June 17 in Houston. Scientists also believe it to be from the original crust of the moon just after it cooled.
NASA to open moon rock samples sealed since Apollo missions HOUSTON (AP) - Inside a locked vault at Johnson Space Center is treasure few have seen and fewer have touched. The restricted lab is home to hundreds of pounds of moon rocks collected by Apollo astronauts close to a half-century ago. And for the …
AP FILE PHOTOPresident Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un take a walk after their first meeting on Feb. 28 at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam. South Korea's president Moon Jae-in on Tuesday said North Korean and U.S. officials are holding "behind-the-scenes talks" to set up a third summit between the countries' leaders.
Seoul: U.S., N. Korea in talks to set up 3rd Trump-Kim summit SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean and U.S. officials are holding "behind-the-scenes talks" to arrange a third summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the fate of the North's expanding nuclear arsenal, South …
THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAn Iceland horse is sprayed with water in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany, on Wednesday. Hot temperatures are expected all over Europe.
European heat wave sees Germany enforce speed limits on autobahn BERLIN (AP) - Large parts of western and central Europe sweltered in scorching weather Wednesday, with German authorities imposing autobahn speed limits amid fears of buckling road surfaces and some French schools staying closed as a …

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State News
THE ASSOCIATED PRESSCatawba Indian Nation Chief Bill Harris talks about how his South Carolina-based tribe is trying to get permission to build a casino in North Carolina but is getting heavy opposition from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, during an interview at the Catawba's reservation near Rock Hill.
Tribe's push to build casino spurs Carolinas political fight

CATAWBA INDIAN NATION - Two of the Carolinas' most prominent American Indian tribes are battling over geography and lucrative gambling turf. The Cherokee in North Carolina, with two casinos established in the mountains, say their opponents should …

Democratic presidential primary candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Poor People's Moral Action Congress presidential forum in Washington on Monday.
Candidates counter Biden's electability argument COLUMBIA - On stage before a throng of party faithful in a key early primary state, Joe Biden's leading rivals for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination sought Saturday to undercut the former vice president's argument that he's the ideal …
This undated photo provided by Morphy Auctions shows the 127th Regiment United States Colored Troops battle flag in Denver, Pennsylvania. The flag, carried into battle by one of the 11 black Union regiments during the Civil War, was sold at auction to Atlanta History Center on June 13, 2019. The units were segregated and commanded by white officers. Estimates are that three-fourths of the soldiers were formerly enslaved men.
Atlanta will be the home of rare Civil War flag of black soldiers ATLANTA - "We Will Prove Ourselves Men" reads the inscription at the top of the regimental flag carried into battle by members of the 127th United States Colored Troops. The phrase offers a sense of what was at stake for black men, many of …
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Manning mother charged with homicide by child abuse MANNING — A 21-year-old Manning woman was arrested Thursday on charges of murder/homicide by child abuse by agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, according to documents released …
S.C. Briefs: Daughters find their missing father's body in bag under home MURRELLS INLET (AP) - Authorities confirm remains found in a trash bag under a house are a man who police say hasn't been seen for more than two years. The Horry County Coroner's Office said Wednesday dental records were used to confirm Hurbert …

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Obituaries
ARNOLD WADE WILSON

Arnold Wade Wilson, 55, died on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born on May 19, 1964, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Donald Gene Wilson and Frances Elizabeth Brunson Wilson. Survivors include two brothers, Donald …

DORIS GODBOLD PLAYER BAKER

Doris Godbold Player Baker, a resident of the National Healthcare Center in Sumter, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019. A daughter of Ed and Louise Godbold, she was born on Oct. 25, 1934, in Rembert. She attended Hillcrest High School in …

HARRY LEWIS

Harry Lewis, 60, widower of Emma Mae Lewis, departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 29, 1958, in Sumter, a son of the late Henry and Josephine Lincoln Lewis. The family will receive friends at 3440 …

MAXINE BEST

Maxine Best, 72, died on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia. Born on May 24, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of Matt Lee and Nettie Smith Best. The family will receive relatives and friends at …

ELIZABETH G. BALINT

MANNING - Elizabeth Green Balint, 83, widow of George Balint, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Prisma Health Richland. Born Jan. 27, 1936, in Turbeville, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Green and Lillian Player Green. She was a member of …

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Celebrations
MR., MRS. BILL BARKLEY
Barkleys celebrate 50 years of marriage Bill and Wanda Barkley of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 14, 2019. The couple has one daughter and her husband, Tiffany and Arthur Takahashi of Augusta, Georgia; and one granddaughter. Mrs. Barkley is the …
Cousar celebrates 100 years Flossie Delores Cousar, of the Shiloh community of Lynchburg, celebrates her 100th birthday today, Sunday, June 16, 2019, with family and friends at Mount Sinai AME Church, Lynchburg. She is one of 16 children born to the late Sam and Queen …
MR., MRS. CHARLES W. MYERS
The Myers celebrate 65 years Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Myers of Sumter celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 8, 2019. They were married on June 12, 1954. A dinner was held in their honor at Sunset Country Club by their four children and their spouses: …
MR., MRS. ROBERT CULBREATH
Culbreaths celebrate 61 years of marriage Robert and Florence Culbreath of Sumter celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary today. A casual dinner celebration will be held in their honor at Union Station AME Church by their two children and their spouses: Sabrina and John Budden and Gino …

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Faith
SMITH
Swept off my feet Baptists believe in water. When it comes to baptizing, we don't mess around with a few sprinkles. We put people under until they bubble. We want them to feel just a moment of panic, so they can appreciate resurrection. I do admit there are times …
Church News: Friday, June 21, 2019 Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Lynam Road, announces: * Sunday, June 30 - Sallie Evans Women's Missionary Society worship during 10 a.m. service. Sister LeAnna Williams, a young adult missionary, will speak. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, …
Visitors walk around the 40-foot Maryland Peace Cross dedicated to World War I soldiers in Bladensburg, Maryland. The Supreme Court says the memorial can continue to stand on public land in Maryland.
Supreme Court upholds cross on public land in Maryland By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON - A World War I memorial in the shape of a 40-foot-tall cross can continue to stand on public land in Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday in an important decision about the use of religious …
PHOTO PROVIDEDBig Daddy Weave will perform in concert on July 13 at Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter.
Hit contemporary Christian band Big Daddy Weave coming to Sumter on July 13 For the first time in at least recent memory, Sumter will be a tour stop this summer for a current hit band.Mandy Easton, creative pastor with Alice Drive Baptist Church, spoke Monday about popular …
Dear Abby
Pets for adoption
Pearson loves to give kisses, snuggle

This handsome young man is looking for a human to spoil him like the prince he is. Pearson is very sweet and loves to get ear scratches and back rubs. He has adorable ears. Pearson is good with other dogs and loves going on long walks with …

Weddings
MRS. RYAN TRULUCK
Dollard-Truluck Megan Danielle Dollard of Sumter and Ryan Walker Truluck of Hopkins were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019, at LinRan Farm in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Joseph Clark Dollard and Mr. and Mrs. John William Baker …
MR., MRS. ALEXANDER JACKSON III
Nygaard-Jackson Kristen Elizabeth Nygaard of Lugoff and Alexander "AJ" Jackson III of Sumter were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, at San Souci Farm in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Melissa Ray of Lugoff, the granddaughter of …
MRS. TOWNES RICHARDSON
Goodson-Richardson SUMMERTON - Margaret Evans Goodson of Sumter and Townes Hagood Richardson of Summerton were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Flowers Farm. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Louis Goodson of Manning and the …
MRS. THOMAS WALKER
Windham-Walker MANNING - Mary Michael Windham of Manning and Thomas Kirk Walker of Sumter were united in marriage at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Manning United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Emory Windham of Manning …

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Engagements
Young-Sloan Mr. and Mrs. William Jeffrey Young of Sumter announce the engagement of their son, Robert Scarborough Young of Sumter, to Brooks Margaret Sloan of Dillon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger McLellan Sloan of Dillon. The bride-elect is the …
MISS BARTON, MR. DAVIS
Barton-Davis Glenn and Stacy Barton of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Jordan Taylor Barton of Sumter, to Michael George Davis of Columbia, son of Hepburn and Mary Ann Davis of Summerton. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Johnny and …
MISS JOYNER, HANSEN
Joyner-Hansen Mr. and Mrs. George Edgar "Eddie" Joyner III of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Katherine Joyner of Tysons Corner, Virginia, to Bradley Austin Hansen of Tysons Corner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Hansen. The bride-elect is …
MISS FLOYD, MR. DOUGLASS
Floyd-Douglass Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Floyd of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Nicole Floyd of Sumter, to Benjamin Jacob Douglass of Sumter, son of Mrs. Linda Douglass of Columbia and Mr. Bradley Douglass of Albany, Missouri. The …
Reflections
SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

'Know Your Own State' courtesy of Standard Oil

Reflections remembers an innovative program introduced by Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey to the growing number of vacationers and those taking weekend trips during the 1920s. This encouragement to "hit the road" was an ingenious advertising ploy …

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Yesteryear
1969 - Mary Wayne Adams, Item summer employee, displays a bizarre tomato found growing behind the Item building. The tomato ripened and was given to her father, Item production superintendent J.C. Adams, who didn't know whether to eat it or patent it.
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Detainees freed from jail on Christmas; Unity Festival planned in South Sumter 75 YEARS AGO - 1944 Dec. 23 - Dec. 29 - The several persons in the city jail on charges of disorderly conduct were released and wished "Merry Christmas," it was learned today. Following an annual custom, persons in jail on Christmas morning on …
1994 - Angela Wise and other members of Sumter High School's band and chorus enjoy a picnic at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens in Sumter on May 19. Sumter Mayor Steve Creech said the Sumter community held the picnic to thank the students for being good ambassadors vocally and musically for the city.
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Sumter applies for Sea Scout Ship charter; NAACP honors those who started fight for education equality 75 YEARS AGO - 1944 Dec. 16 - Dec. 22 - A sacred Christmas concert will be presented by the Edmunds High School Girls' Chorus on Dec. 19 at the school auditorium under the direction of Miss Mary Dorothy Clawson, director of music in the city …
1944 - Lt. Gen. Barton K. Yount, right, commanding general of the AAF Training Command, is greeted by Col. D. W. Titus, Shaw Field's commanding officer, as the general arrived Dec. 15 for a brief, informal visit to the basic flying school and Sumter.
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Possum Trot Festival returns; Teseniar chosen for seminar 75 YEARS AGO - 1944 Dec. 9 - Dec. 15 - In order to solve the housing problems of military personnel from Shaw Field who live off the post, it is requested by Col. D. W. Titus, commanding officer, those with homes available list them with the …

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 Editorial cartoon: June 27, 2019
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