Sumter, get ready to sing your heart out alongside a multi-Grammy award-winning artist.Texas born-and-bred David Phelps will venture to Patriot Hall on Friday, Jan. 27, for his After The Downbeat …
After rescheduling their show because of Hurricane Ian, the Blue Dogs are ready to show Sumter what …
Sumter County Museum is excited to welcome two award-winning authors during the next few weeks. To open …
Tom Hanks for me is a part of a list of actors who aren't attached to mediocre, subpar or horrible …
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary …
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A Santa Fe district attorney will announce Thursday whether charges will be …
Sumterites were urged to make haste in replenishing the creative resources of our youth at a panel …
STAFF REPORT The Sumter County Gallery of Art invites the public to the opening reception of …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Jeremy Renner says he is out of the hospital after being treated for …
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley and a singer-songwriter dedicated to her …
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. special operations forces have killed a senior Islamic State group official and 10 other terrorist operatives in remote northern Somalia, the Biden administration …
Alex Murdaugh is standing trial for the killings of his wife and son at their hunting estate in June 2021 — charges that have led to the unraveling of a prominent South Carolina attorney known …
PINEWOOD - Barbara Stanfield Hodge, 80, widow of James R. "Red" Hodge, died on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.
BISHOPVILLE - Johnny Moses Sr., of 464 Jamestown Road, Bishopville, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Myrtle Beach. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 & 407 S. Main St., …
Joseph Bradley Jr., 75, widower of Betty Jean Choice Bradley, was born on Oct. 13, 1947, in Sumter, a son of the late Joseph Bradley Sr. and Queen Ethel Branch Bradley. He departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland …
Willie Daniel King, 76, husband of Willie Mae English King, was born on Sept. 11, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late John Wesley King and Vastine Thompson King. He departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at NHC Healthcare …
SAVANNAH, Georgia - Cynthia Joy Laumer, 70, of Sumter, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. She survived her husband, Robert, by two months. Cindy is survived by her mother, two sisters, a brother, two stepchildren, grandchildren, …
Anna Louise Glasscho Witherspoon was born on Oct. 19, 1948, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Louise Burgess Glasscho. Anna was the second of 12 children and grew up in Sumter. She attended the public schools of Sumter County and …
DEAR ABBY - I have a moral and ethical dilemma. I nominated a co-worker for a benefit through our company. The person was awarded what I …
DEAR ABBY - I'm a woman in my early 50s who has been through two divorces. This may make me sound like a bad person, but I'm really nice and …
DEAR ABBY - My brother passed away. He and my sister-in-law had a good marriage. A month after his funeral, my sister-in-law gave her kids their …
DEAR ABBY - I am a 59-year-old man. My 50-year-old fiancee lives in a nice home, but after a 15-year loving relationship, she decided last week …
BELOW: Johnny and Clyde are brothers who were surrendered to animal control after their family became displaced due to a fire. They are both adorable and still have some puppy energy. A little leash training may be needed. Johnnie and Clyde weigh 47 …
Reflections revisits one of Sumter’s most memorable restaurants, Big Jim’s. This culinary magnet is etched in the memories of countless Sumterites who ate at the restaurant or its …
Reflections revisits two of Sumter's successful business establishments during the 1930s: The …
This issue of Reflections revisits two of the most respected female educational institutions, St. …
Reflections remembers the large number of mills and various industries that were created by settlers of …
Reflections revisits the Christmas tradition of welcoming Santa Claus to our community, which according …
Reflections recalls one of the largest lumber businesses in South Carolina which had a strong …
Reflections recalls numerous events occurring in Sumter that had an impact on its growth and …
Reflections revisits an article written concerning America's entry into World War II and how Sumter …
Reflections recalls one of Sumter's most creative artisans and his impact on the world of art. He …
I am writing to thank Sumter-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday …
I hope all The Item readers are having a good start to their New Year. I hate to circle the wagons but am just getting a chance to …
Man, reading the Sumter Daily Item and the many letters the readers write in can keep you at your computer. I read the letter of Jacqueline K. …
To the gentleman from Kingstree, Thank you ... you proved my point exactly. Your hatred blinds you from the fact that both actions by Joe …
I wish to thank Solicitor Ernest Finney for setting me straight on the bail issue for that criminal. It is good to know we have great people on …
If you haven't had an opportunity to use the Shot Pouch Greenway Trail: Treat yourself to a hike from Swan Lake park to Dillon Park. The only …