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" Deadpool & Wolverine " has gotten off to a supercharged start at the box office, breaking the Thursday preview record for an R-rated movie. The comic-book film sold an estimated $38.5 million …
PARIS (AP) — When Snoop Dogg agreed to become an Olympic torch bearer, the hip-hop star recalled an …
Come enjoy live music, food and Jeeps of all kinds at Krawlin' for Christ's third-annual Jeep Show and …
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject …
Eminem's 12th studio album, "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)," has debuted at No. 1 on the …
The long-awaited debut album from Ice Spice and the movie "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" with new and old …
When my grandson was being interviewed for college, he mentioned he enjoyed art. The interviewer …
For more than eight decades, Sumter Little Theatre has provided entertainment and engagement for …
The first cars ever made hit the roads in the late 1800s. They were, and still are, a topic of …
South Sumter is gearing up for a big change as construction on its new Art Park comes to a gradual …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Autopsy findings released Friday on Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot in her Illinois home by a now-fired sheriff's deputy charged in her death, …
COLUMBIA (AP) — Two inmates died from drug overdoses in two days at a South Carolina jail, which has been under a federal civil rights investigation, authorities said. The inmates at the jail …
Derrick Ronrigus Wilson, 15, son of Derrick Wilson and Silessa Wilson, was born on July 26, 2008, in Sumter. He departed this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Sumter. Family will be receiving …
Mary Lee Gadson Wilson, 77, widow of Peter Wilson and daughter of the late James Gadson and Elouise Pringle Gadson, was born on Dec. 31, 1946, in Sumter. She departed this life on Wednesday, July 24, …
David Oakley, 64, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Full obituary will appear on the website. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the …
Ms. Etta M. McPherson entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her residence, 119 Scarborough Road, Lynchburg. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral …
Irene C. Ward, 72, wife of Shuford T. Ward, died Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her home. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.
Hydrick Wayne Ardis Jr., 79, widower of Brenda Louise Morris Ardis, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home. Born in Polk County, Florida, he was the son of the late Hydrick Wayne Ardis Sr. and …
DEAR ABBY: My mother is toxic. She had a terrible childhood, and she takes it out on me and my younger siblings. I live far away; they live in …
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with "Ben" for 13 years, but I have been to his parents' home only twice. I really love him. We never …
DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old son lives with his two girlfriends, who are also romantically involved with each other. They share a single bedroom. …
DEAR ABBY: I'm a Chinese man born in the United States. My girlfriend, whom I've yet to meet in person, lives in China and is 24 years younger …
Ramsey is 2-year-old, black-and-white, female pit mix who is going through the basic obedience course at My Buddy K-9 Training. She is working on her basic commands as well as expanded recall. She …
Reflections remembers the arrival of one of Sumter's attractive motor inns. The Mount Vernon Motor Court, constructed in 1954, continues to function in the city at its original location. The facility was frequented by many of Sumter's visitors who …
This edition of Reflections remembers the construction of numerous hotels in downtown Sumter. These …
Reflections recalls one of Sumter's hardware stores that met the needs of the community in numerous ways. …
Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series about the historic homes Sumter has seen through the …
Reflections revisits the period from 1890 to 1940, in which the city of Sumter experienced a period of …
Reflections revisits the arrival of Wesmark Cinema in Sumter. The beautiful structure, owned by …
"A traffic volume count, designed to alleviate congested traffic conditions in the downtown …
Reflections revisits a home that was returned to the setting where most of the material used in its …
D-Day was the most critical day of our generation. We are deeply indebted to the press, radio, and …
I used to be proud to say I was from Sumter. Not anymore. Sumter used to be a well-maintained city. Not anymore. One of the first …
It's not my practice to watch the Trump rallies. On the day of the assassination attempt, I had just settled in from my usual habits on …
This is in reference to the July 13-16 article about international teachers. This will be a detriment to students. The language barrier will be …
Please allow me to write with deep gratitude to the many families of your community that are making do with one less important adult in their …
I am continually astonished how the county's chairman and the city's mayor sleep at night while a large number of Sumter citizens are struggling …
Thank you for writing that article about Judy Lessard. It is refreshing to read stories about good people who are kind and make a positive …