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30 years after music icon Selena's murder, Yolanda Saldívar is up for parole. Here's what to know
Thirty years ago, music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club's president, Yolanda Saldívar. For the last three decades, Saldívar has served her life …
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June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown to join the Country Music Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — June Carter, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown have been invited to join the …
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Will Smith channels his post-slap introspection into music on 'Based on a True Story
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith could have let his infamous Oscar slap be his cinematic fade out with …
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What to stream: 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' Timothée Chalamet, Will Smith, Seth Rogen and Atomfall
Will Smith releasing his first new album in 20 years and "Mufasa: The Lion King," Barry Jenkins' …
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Netflix documentary about Missouri tornado revisits one of the deadliest twisters in the U.S.
The horror of the Joplin tornado is the subject of a new documentary film, released nearly 14 years after …
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Wilson Hall's Mary Poppins Jr. delights sold-out crowds at Sumter Opera House
With a spoonful of sugar and a dash of theater magic, Wilson Hall's production of Mary Poppins Jr. …
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'Captain America: Brave New World' has flaws but still entertaining
The merger between Marvel and Disney studios during the Infinity Saga of the Marvel Cinematic …
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The Doobie Brothers in 2025: A tour, a new album and a date with Songwriters Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Just cue up the first song from the new album by The Doobie Brothers and …
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CBS' '60 Minutes' is unflinching in its White House coverage in the shadow of Trump's $20B lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — As CBS corporate leaders ponder settling President Donald Trump's $20 billion …
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A vivid celebration of art: Sumter Artists' Guild, Pathfinders winners shine in creative spotlight
There is one word to describe the art that currently adorns the walls of Sumter County Gallery of …
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After three days of intense negotiations, the Trump administration, Ukraine and Russia agreed to a limited ceasefire in which the key details, including what was covered …
Drought lingers across most of South Carolina after a dry winter and a dry start to spring. The six counties that were declared drought free in February have now slipped back into drought (Abbeville, …
Mother Ada Martin Brunson transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Roachelle Martin Sr. and Amelia DuBose Martin, …
Gloria Jean Hilton, 66, daughter of the late William Hilton and Earlean Mack Hilton, was born on April 5, 1958, in Sumter. She departed this life on Friday, March 21, 2025, at her residence. …
Janet Hayes Epps, 65, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, peacefully at home with her loving husband at her side. Born in Sumter, on June 30, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. …
Carol Elizabeth Moses, 74, died Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at her home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was born in Sumter to Robert A. and Harriett Pace Moses, the second of five daughters. Surviving …
Dr. Marion “Buddy” Henry Davis Jr., M.D., 71, husband of Patricia Kizer Davis, died Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Sumter County, …
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Dear Abby, March 27, 2025: Assumptions cause new friendship to teeter
DEAR ABBY: I met an acquaintance a few months ago during a brief work situation. We struck up a friendship (or so I thought) and have had lunch …
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Dear Abby, March 26, 2025: Grandpa prepares for a delicatge conversation with granddaughter
DEAR ABBY: My son just told me his daughter, age 26, is getting breast enhancement surgery. My question is, how do I address that when next I …
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Dear Abby, March 25, 2025: Forgiving mother ready to stop enabling her black sheep
DEAR ABBY: I have three kids. One of them, "Jake," is in his early 20s. He has medical issues, so he has always been babied to a certain degree. …
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Dear Abby, March 24, 2025: Woman hopes to convince ex-boyfriend she's 'the one'
DEAR ABBY: I'm 29, and my boyfriend is 36. We met on a dating site and were together for three years. He broke up with me two months ago because …
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My name is Blaze, and I am a 4-month-old, red-and-black, male German Shepherd mix. I get along very well with other pups. I can be a very big yapper when I am not getting any attention, but that is …
Reflections by Sammy Way: Tuskegee Airmen's first battle recounted in magazine, Part II
Reflections will reprint an article written in Yank Magazine written on Aug. 3, 1943, and appearing in Volume 2, Magazine No. 7. Photos and supplementary information were acquired from The Sumter Item archives. This is part two of a two-part series …
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Reflections: Galloway & Moseley celebrates 90 years
Reflections recalls the opening of one of Sumter's longest-existent retail stores, Galloway & Moseley …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Tuskegee Airmen's first battle recounted in magazine
Reflections will reprint an article written in Yank Magazine on Aug. 3, 1943, and appearing in Volume 2, …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Marie Antoinette's godchild was member of Sumter family, Part II
Reflections remembers Nathalie Delage through the writings of Jean Brabham McKinney and her becoming a …
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Jewish settlers play important role in Sumter
Reflections celebrates the writings of Cassie Nicholes with another of her contributions to Sumter …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Marie Antoinette's godchild was member of Sumter family
Reflections remembers Nathalie Delage through the writings of Jean Brabham McKinney and her …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Jewish settlers play important role in Sumter, Part II
Reflections celebrates Cassie Nicholes by publishing her research on the Jewish settlers who came …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Julius Rosenwald assisted in building several schools for Black children in Sumter
In observance of Black History month, Reflections focuses on the early development of Black schools …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Dr. Julius Alfred Mood: A man who possessed many talents, Part II
Reflections revisits Dr. Julius Mood, a man of myriad talents. Dr. Mood was noted as one of the …
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Letter to the editor: God created us all with logical minds
I was reading an article recently which quoted Descartes' opening to his Discourse on Method which said that common sense was "the most widely …
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Letter to the editor: Musk is saving you billions of dollars
This guy, Elon Musk ... what a jerk ... A billionaire that has given away billions to charity, a guy who created an electric car that the …
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Letter to the editor: Veterans Day should be expanded to full month
Veterans should be recognized for an entire month annually to fully honor their sacrifices, contributions and ongoing challenges. Here's …
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Letter to the editor: Decision strips board of authority to approve district's annual budget
Did you know that our two state representatives, District 64 Rep. Fawn Pedalino and state Sen. Jeff Zell, just got Gov. McMaster to sign off on …
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Letter to editor: South Carolina families can't afford more loss
In the last month, an op-ed by Richard Hunt has been published in media outlets nationwide - including The Times and Democrat in Orangeburg. The …
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Letter to the editor: Democratic party has been hijacked by extremists
I always feel I need to preface these letters ... At one time, I was a voting Democrat. There I said it. HA I now see that party as an …
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