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ESPN will have content on Disney+ with dedicated section
ESPN is continuing its transition into more direct-to-consumer offerings and being more accessible with Wednesday's launch of Disney+. The ESPN expansion with its own section onto Disney+ follows the …
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Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — Just one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have the top-selling book last …
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Philadelphia ready to go the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to 'Rocky' movies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rocky Balboa fans are ready to go the distance — by bus, by ice skates, …
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What to stream: 'That Christmas,' 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' and Rosé goes solo
Sabrina Carpenter hosting a holiday variety music special on Netflix and Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw …
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'Moana 2' sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast
NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas came early at the box office this year. "Moana 2" brought in a tidal wave …
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Sumter Little Theatre to present its 12th production of 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever'
Get ready to laugh, cry and rediscover the magic of the holiday season, all from the comfort of our local …
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Federal court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News for Jan. 6 conspiracy theory
CROTON, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday threw out a defamation lawsuit against Fox …
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Review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, 'Moana 2' is more dull than so shiny
The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in "Moana 2," but little of the …
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At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting
One of the striking things about how furiously many people reacted to the news last week that MSNBC …
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Sumter Community Concert Band to spread holiday cheer with Christmas concert on Dec. 1
Sumter Community Concert Band is set to spread the holiday spirit through the tunes of its …
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's DOGE time at the U.S. Capitol. Billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are expected on Capitol Hill on Thursday, meeting with legislators behind …
BLYTHEWOOD - Troopers and officers from South Carolina Department of Public Safety, with support from the S.C. Troopers Association and Walmart, provided some comfort to children across the state …
Jermaine Devon Sweat, 46, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at his home in Sumter. Born March 20, 1978, in Sumter, he was the son of DeWitt Clark and Hazel S. Clark. The family will receive relatives and …
Annie Bell Roach passed peacefully at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Irvin Sr. and Elizabeth Logan Roach. Ms. Roach attended …
On Dec. 3, 2024, our sweet Sammy went to be with Jesus unexpectedly in his sleep in Charleston. Samuel “Sammy” Archer Filyaw, 1, was born in Sumter, and was a son of Adam Daniel Filyaw …
Clarence Ceasar, 62, son of the late Willie Ceasar Sr. and Clara Mae McFadden Ceasar, was born on Sept. 10, 1962, in Clarendon County. He departed this life on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Sumter County. …
David Littles, 66, son of the late Ancrum Littles and Bernice Jenkins Littles, was born on Aug. 2, 1958, in Jersey City, New Jersey. He departed this life on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at his …
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Dear Abby, Dec. 5, 2024: Woman's miserly husband may bankrupt her affection
DEAR ABBY: My friend is married to a penny-pincher. He hates spending money. They are retired and have sizable assets. He never buys her …
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Dear Abby, Dec. 4, 2024: Wife tells husband she may leave him to find someone who wants a pet
DDEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married seven years. It's the second marriage for both of us. We have a good relationship and love each …
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Dear Abby, Dec. 3, 2024: Woman holds life insurance policies on son's wife
DEAR ABBY: I've recently discovered that my mother-in-law has two life insurance policies on me, neither of which I knew about, and one of which …
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Dear Abby, Dec. 2, 2024: Grandparents' lack of interest disappoints first-time mom
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a beautiful soon-to-be 2-year-old daughter. Before her birth, my parents and his all were eagerly awaiting her …
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Lolly is a lovely, 2- to 4-year-old, sweet-natured gal who brings joy to everyone she meets. She adores people, enjoys her walks and loves playing outside. Whether she's socializing with other dogs …
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 November 1942. In addition to being the first base celebration, it took place during World War II, our nation's most desperate global struggle. "Although the …
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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 Sumter. …
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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 Sumter. …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Recollections of Sumter's historic homes, Part II
Reflections revisits the growth and development of fledging Sumter and several of its historic homes. …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Observing Veterans Day: Nov. 11, 2024
Wikipedia Encyclopedia identifies Armistice Day as "... a day commemorated every year on 11 November to …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: The Stateburg community
Editor's note: This is part two in a two-part series about the historic Stateburg area. Read part …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: The Stateburg community: ‘Once the center of life for some of South Carolina’s most distinguished citizens’
Reflections revisits the "Village of Stateburg," which was developed along both sides of the …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Largest airfield in Southeast was built in the Stateburg area, Part II
Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series about the beginning of Shaw Field in Sumter. …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Recollections of Sumter's historic homes
Reflections revisits the growth and development of fledgling Sumter and several of its historic …
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Letter to the editor: Disasters keep families away from home at holidays
The holidays are a time to come together - not just as family and friends, but also as a community. With NOAA data showing that 2024 is our …
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Letter to the editor: We can turn America around and stop the evilness
The following is a very complicated subject. I am depending on my higher power to help me with this. I hope that others will add their …
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Letter to the editor: East Charlotte Avenue looks good again
Thanks to the governor of the state of South Carolina, Palmetto Pride, SCDOT, the City of Sumter and local residents, East Charlotte Avenue …
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Letter to the editor: Nations can fall because of their immense debt
I am not anti-government. Paved roads are great. So is Social Security, or aid for needy children, or defense against our enemies as a …
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Letter to the editor: Everyone can be a partner that our local schools deserve
I submit this letter for your consideration as someone who is helping to raise our future generation. I recently attended a parent meeting at …
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Letter to the editor: Watch with an open mind what happens in America
I have been writing letters to the editor for the last four years mainly about our new president, Donald John Trump Sr. I have supported him …
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