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NEW YORK (AP) — Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, briefly showed up to the New York sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday to support the hip-hop mogul, a longtime …
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for Sean "Diddy" Combs protested the rising tide of secrecy at the hip-hop …
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein 's sex crimes retrial came to a disjointed end Thursday as the …
NEW YORK (AP) — The musical world lost a giant with news Wednesday that Brian Wilson, the Beach …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The drama in the audience rivaled the spectacle on stage on Wednesday at the …
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Many of movies' most sought-after props are going up for auction, …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments …
NEW YORK (AP) — Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman whose Sly and the …
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit filed by actor and director Justin …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards is bringing major star power — including Kendrick …
It turns out, our furry best friend might be our sleep enemy. Lots of pet owners let their animals sleep on the bed with them, which usually disrupts sleep. But many would say it's worth it. And researchers don't necessarily …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders is scheduled to die Friday by lethal injection in the state's sixth execution in nine months. Stephen …
Susie Bracey, 89, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at Sumter East Health and Rehab Center, Sumter. Born June 11, 1936, in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Wigfall Rose Sr. and Wilhelmenia …
Dayquan Markee Robinson, son of Albert and Charissa Durant Robinson, was born Sept. 24, 1991. Dayquan, affectionately known as “Drop,” entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 7, 2025. …
Ashley Marie Leonard, 37, of 7 Cheyenne St., died Monday, June 9, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland. The family is receiving friends at the home, 7 Cheyenne St., Sumter. Services have been …
BISHOPVILLE — Essie Brisbon, 78, of 401 E. Church St., died Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her residence. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter Jeanette Bradley, 614 W. …
Dreyfus Gatrare Wells, 42, son of Mary Delores Wells and the late Sam R. Tomlin, was born on Aug. 26, 1982, in Sumter. He departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, …
Earthay Mae Temoney Holmes, 92, widow of Lucious Davis Sr. and daughter of the late Parish Temoney and Mary White Temoney, was born on Sept. 16, 1932, in Mayesville, S.C. She departed this life on …
DEAR ABBY: I lost the love of my life recently. He died here in our apartment. I am heartbroken. I'm crying a lot but trying to keep myself …
DEAR ABBY: I found out that, behind my back, my best friend has been (secretly) growing hair for the past year. He knows I have been balding for …
DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old daughter is on weight-loss injections and a no-sugar diet. I offered to bake her a sugar-free cheesecake, and she …
DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I found out my adult child is transgender. Nobody knows yet except for me, my husband and my other child. Until …
My name is Daisy, and I am a 10-week-old, tan-and-white, female hound and pit mix. I have a sister here with me named Foxy. I am very observant; I love watch what you're doing at all times. I'm …
Reflections revisits several of Sumter's inventors and their impact on the growth of our nation. The data and photos were taken from The Item archives. The writings of Dr. Anne King Gregorie and Cassie Nicholes were also consulted. An article …
Reflections revisits the establishment of music in our city schools by L. C. Moise. This innovative …
Reflections recalls the contributions made to Tuomey Hospital by Neill O'Donnell. Also, his many business …
Reflections recalls that an editorial written by Hubert Osteen, editor of The Sumter Item, on May 24, …
Reflections recalls the contributions made to Tuomey Hospital by Neill O'Donnell. Also, his many business …
Reflections revisits the writings of Thomas Stubbs as relevant to the arrival of Methodists into …
Reflections recalls a tribute to Pierce Butler by Albert L. Moise, a native of Sumter and son of …
Reflections recalls the inauguration of The Sumter Military Academy and Sumter Female Seminary in …
Reflections remembers the opening of the McElveen Pontiac sales company in 1949. It was one of …
Most of the city employees work hard and make a difference - some seem to try to avoid working as much as possible. If these employees worked …
Mr. Prince, thank you for your letter regarding school district spending. I respect your right to voice concerns, and I share your desire for …
Keishan Scott's resounding victory in South Carolina House District 50 marks a watershed moment, signaling not merely a triumph in a local race, …
In response to Mr. Robert Johnson's letter published in the May 28-30 edition of The Sumter Item, I write not to argue, but to respectfully …
Reply to Mr. Reginald Evans: Mr. Evans, I really just want to know: 1. Why purchase AstroTurf without knowing the true cost of ownership? 2. Did …
This is a reply to Mr. Reginald Evans' letter to the editor in the May 17-20 edition of The Sumter Item. Mr. Evans, I have no supporters. And …