Michaela angela Davis documentary ‘There’s Something About Sumter’ highlights Almeta Clyburn, importance of hair salons in communities
PHOTOS: Swan Con returns to Sumter with art displays, vendors, cosplayers and more
After a two-year hiatus, USC Sumter and the Sumter County Cultural Commission partnered to bring Swan Con back to Sumter. The event featured artists, vendors, cosplayers and more for a community-wide celebration around pop culture. Art was submitted …
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Inspire! Festival kicks off with Sumter Little Theatre's dynamic 'Into The Woods'
The 2023 Inspire! Festival kicked off on March 23, and Sumterites nearly packed the house at Sumter …
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INSPIRE! FESTIVAL: Enjoy a night of jazz at Sumter Gallery of Art on Thursday
SUBMITTED BY SUMTER GALLERY OF ART Looking for a night out? Join Gallery After Hours with Nicci Canada …
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INSPIRE! FESTIVAL: Walk of Art brings community downtown
PHOTOS BY CAL CARY / THE SUMTER ITEM
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Wilson Hall's 'Shrek The Musical Jr.' receives standing ovation
Wilson Hall's Nash Student Center was packed Wednesday evening with friends and family of the young cast …
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'John Wick: Chapter 4' expected to be epic treat
My sincere admiration for action adventure in the cinematic medium absolutely has no limit. Arnold …
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Michaela angela Davis to screen documentary honoring Sumter female pioneer Almeta Clyburn at celebration
With Women's History Month slowly coming to an end, community members will gather this Sunday to …
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Music for everybody: Patriot Hall Multicultural Music Festival in Sumter sees small crowd but big smiles
A small crowd left enough room for dancing and singing at Patriot Hall's Inaugural Multicultural …
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Swan Con returns to Sumter after 2-year hiatus
USC Sumter and Sumter County Cultural Commission return for the first time in two years to present …
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Scream VI' has everything you're looking for
It's exceedingly rare these days for the horror genre in cinema to reach a sixth installment; the …
NEW YORK - Former President Donald Trump will be arraigned Tuesday after his indictment in New York City, court officials said Friday, his formal surrender and arrest presenting the historic, shocking scene of a former U.S. commander in chief …
SUBMITTED COLUMBIA - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest more than $48.6 million this year through the Joint Chiefs' Landscape Restoration Partnership for projects that mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality, restore forest …
LEXINGTON - Sharon Richardson Schrader, 75, widow of Kelly Randolph Schrader Jr., died on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late William Jarvis Richardson and Margaret …
MANNING - Ruby Lee Canty, 81, of Manning, passed on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Gardenview Funeral Chapel LLC of Athens, Georgia.
Ralph L. Walling Jr., 81, husband of Mary Ann Cope Walling, died on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.
A graveside service for Annie Bell Lawson Gooden will be held at 3 p.m. today at Hillside Memorial Park, 2561 Cains Mill Road, Sumter, officiated by the Rev. Dr. D.L. Grant Sr. The public may view from 1 to 2 p.m. at Palmer Memorial Chapel, …
Funeral services for James E. Sweat will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 14 N. Brand St., Sumter, with the Rev. Larry W. Barnes, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford Cemetery. A public …
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Daughter returns to nest, refuses to live in reality
DEAR ABBY - My 28-year-old daughter moved back home when COVID hit. She works as an influencer and also has a part-time job as a content …
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Boyfriend issues ultimatum to girlfriend and her son
DEAR ABBY - My boyfriend of three years wants me to move in with him. He's a great guy. He's loving and affectionate, kind and caring. We want …
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Woman's frank sexual talk creates doubts for fiance
DEAR ABBY - I'm a 50-year-old man who's been divorced twice. The last one was two years and eight months ago. Last year, I met a wonderful …
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Man is stingy toward family with his time, money
DEAR ABBY - I've been married for more than 30 years. My husband and I split all bills and everything else. This has worked because, in life, I …
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FAR LEFT: Dora is a 6-month-old Labrador mix. She has a very sweet and affectionate personality and loves to run, play and be active. Dora is great with children and is good with some dogs. She would be great in a home with active children who love …
Reflections by Sammy Way: Women with Sumter ties honored for National Women's History Month, part II
Part 2 of Reflections continues its focus on some prominent women in Sumter's history. Information and photos used to prepare this piece were taken from The Sumter Item archives and the writings of Cassie Nicholes. Part one can be read in the March …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Women with Sumter ties honored during National Women's History Month
Reflections focuses upon women who have made viable contributions to the Sumter community. This piece …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter was slow to grow at first
Reflections revisits the fledgling community of Sumterville and its growth during its early development. …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Elks Club built swimming pool in 1948
Reflections revisits the construction of the Elks swimming pool and the reasons for building this …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Coker's Department Store was once in Wesmark Plaza
This issue of Reflections features Coker's Department Store, one of Sumter's most popular, high-end …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's remarkable growth during the decade of the 1930s
Reflections revisits the 1930s and marvels at the dynamic expansion of Sumter. The growth of city …
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Reflections by Sumter Item archivist and historian Sammy Way: Harvin Street, 1 of 9 original thoroughfares
Reflections revisits Harvin Street, one of Sumter's nine original streets according to a plat …
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Reflections by Sumter Item archivist Sammy Way: The establishment of Lincoln High School
Reflections celebrates Black History Month by revisiting the founding of Black education in Sumter …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Bank of Sumter served residents' needs in growing city
Reflections revisits one of Sumter's important financial structures, The Bank of Sumter. This …
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Letter to the editor: What heroic Sumter police officer taught has been passed on
We have lost another hero in law enforcement with the passing of Mr. J.T. Brayboy. I went to his funeral yesterday, March 27. J.T. had over 40 …
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Letter to the editor: There's a lot to love about climate change solutions
A new report released this week by the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns we're not reducing climate pollution fast …
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Letter to the editor: Bathrooms for use during event were unclean, potentially dangerous
This is an open letter to Sumter School District's administrators and Board of Trustees: I attended a sports event this week at a local …
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Letter to the editor: We need to improve police training, focus on de-escalation and mental health treatment
Editor's note: Citizens For Progress is a community group organized to establish meaningful communication among our residents and to engage all …
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Letter to the editor: Sumter lost an amazing community leader and friend
I am sorry for a person who never met Colleen Yates. She was a firebrand, a fighter for truth, who believed that community involvement was a …
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Letter to the editor: An open letter to Sumter school board and community
To: Chairman and trustees of Sumter School District The Planning Committee of Grace Achievement Center for Excellence Academies Inc. …
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