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Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen lead the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen lead the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations with 10, followed closely by Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Post Malone with nine. The …
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Keke Palmer comedy 'One of Them Days' and 'Mufasa' in close race for No. 1
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Keke Palmer buddy comedy "One of Them Days" opened in first place on the …
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Review: 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' darker, emotional but is perfect for families
The majority of popular video game adaptations translated into the live-action format receive reviews …
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Fox will stream next month's Super Bowl for free on Tubi
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox will stream the Super Bowl on Tubi for the first time, giving streamers and …
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Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend
A host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way …
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For Elton John, 'Never Too Late' isn't just a documentary and song — it is a life mantra
NEW YORK (AP) — Capturing Sir Elton John's 50-year career is a herculean task. Good thing his …
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What to stream: 'Severance' returns, a Mac Miller album and Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx pair up
Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg playing mismatched cousins in the acclaimed "A Real Pain" and Mac …
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Sumter Museum hosts new exhibit 'Forest to Furniture: Exploring the History of South Carolina's Wood Products' with opening event Jan. 23
Sumter Museum will open the University of South Carolina's traveling exhibit, "Forest to Furniture: …
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Sumter gallery hosts exhibit featuring 2 artists that opens Jan. 16
Sumter County Gallery of Art brings a new exhibition to town with Roni Nicole Henderson's "Solace," …
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Life of da party: Snoop Dogg to host NFL Honors, which celebrates highs of the 2024 season
NEW YORK (AP) — Grab a gin and juice, Snoop Dogg is hosting the next episode of NFL Honors. …
The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, U.S. officials said Wednesday, putting in motion plans President Donald …
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina's latest execution should be halted so that lawyers for the condemned inmate can get more information about the drug used for lethal injection after the last …
Carolyn Sallie, 72, daughter of Minnie Wilkens and the late Henry Sallie, was born on June 22, 1952, in Mt. Vernon, New York. She departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at her residence. …
Ka’Niyah Bernice-Lauren Baker, 13, daughter of George L. Baker and Kendra Denise Gardner, was born on April 29, 2011, in Jacksonville, Florida. She departed this life on Wednesday, Jan. 15, …
Ethel Mae Glover, daughter of the late Martha Ann McLeod Dennis and Frank Glover, was born July 15, 1963, and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in …
On Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, Mrs. Anna Louise Johnson Shirley of Sumter passed from time to eternity. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, with a family hour at noon, …
Paul Plowden Jr., 94, widower of Hattie Plowden and son of the late Paul Plowden Sr. and Janie Williams Plowden, was born on April 5, 1931, in Lee County. He departed this life on Wednesday, …
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Dear Abby, Jan. 22, 2025: Sister's inappropriate fixation has gone on too long
DEAR ABBY: My younger sister and I were close growing up. We didn't have many friends, but we were always willing to play games and have fun …
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Dear Abby, Jan. 21, 2025: Family's obsession with weight creates unneeded stress
DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged slender woman born into a family of women who have always struggled with weight. Ever since I can remember, I have …
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Dear Abby, Jan. 20, 2025: Sister cuts off communication after mother's passing
DEAR ABBY: My sister, brother and I lost our mom to dementia six months ago. We needed to start cleaning out the house. My brother, who lives in …
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Dear Abby, Jan. 19, 2025: Friendship with couple has cooled amid good fortune
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been friends with another couple for 15 years. We would see each other once or twice a week, alternating …
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My name is Mabel, and I am a 2-year-old, black-and-tan, female German shepherd. I am good with kids and dogs, but don't ever bring those annoying cock-a-doddle-doo chickens or cats around me! Other than that I am a very friendly and happy girl who …
Reflections by Sammy Way: Students enjoyed learning at Miller School, Part II
This is the second part of a two-part Reflections series looking back at student life at Miller School. This piece was written by Cassie Nicholes and will be reprinted with a modicum of editing with additional information and photos from The Sumter …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Military museum welcomes all to visit this year
Sumter Military Museum wishes all Sumter residents a Happy New Year as we welcome 2025. Last year saw …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Schwartz family opens one of Sumter's earliest department stores
Reflections remembers three businesses which played an integral role in the early development of Sumter, …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Discovery and settlement of Sumter County, part II
Reflections revisits history pertinent to the settlement of what became known as Sumter County. The …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: The discovery and settlement of Sumter County
Reflections revisits history pertinent to the settlement of what became known as Sumter County. The …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter responds to attack upon Pearl Harbor
Reflections remembers Dec. 7, 1941, "The date which will live in infamy." Words spoken by President …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Shaw celebrates its first Thanksgiving in 1942
This issue of Reflections revisits the first Thanksgiving celebration held at Shaw Field in …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter as remembered by Thomas Stubbs in 1890, Part II
Reflections revisits noted historian T. M. Stubbs and his writings concerning the development of …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter as remembered by Thomas Stubbs in 1890
Reflections revisits noted historian T. M. Stubbs and his writings concerning the development of …
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Letter to the editor: Communicating with City of Sumter on issues is difficult
The following are lessons I have learned from interactions with the City of Sumter: 1. Many city employees are huffy and don't like …
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Letter to the editor: Clarendon County council should reconsider FOIA policy draft
I am writing to voice my concerns about the proposed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policy draft currently under consideration by the …
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Letter to the editor: Ease is in following the dark of night to light of the sun
There is so much for me to write about, especially in this unsettled moment in time. One of the only areas of ease, for me, is in following the …
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Letter to the editor: 144,000 remain chaste because they keep the commandments of God
Speaking about the church, II Corinthians 11:2, "For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy, for I betrothed (engaged) you to one husband, …
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Letter to the editor: Sumter's City streets aren't being taken care of for years
It is 2025, and another year has passed! Once again, time passes, money gets spent, the mayor, city council, and city employees get paid, …
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Letter to the editor: Sheriff Dennis serves Sumter residents with honor, integrity
On Jan. 5, 2025, Sheriff Anthony Dennis was sworn back into his rightful place as efficient and effective sheriff of Sumter County. He has …
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