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Universal will open fourth Orlando theme park next May
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth theme park in central Florida just in time for Memorial Day next year, upping the competition against Disney in the theme park …
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Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fall
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping …
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Disney to debut new Lightning Lane Premier Pass this month, but some guests may have sticker shock
The Walt Disney Co. is set to pilot a new pass for guests to get on rides faster at its domestic theme …
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Christopher Reeve's kids wanted to be 'honest, raw and vulnerable' in new documentary 'Super/Man'
NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Reeve's children say they made a point to include all the complexities …
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What to stream: 'Warriors' album, 'The Dating Game' killer, 'NCIS: Origins' and Travis Kelce's games
Travis Kelce adds game show host to his growing resume with "Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?" and …
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Austin Stowell is emotional about playing stoic Jethro Gibbs in 'NCIS: Origins'
LONDON (AP) — Once again, Austin Stowell is having the best day ever — all thanks to him …
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Sumter High Honors Orchestra gives inspiring performance of fall music
Before friends, family and school leaders, Sumter High School Honors Orchestra gave a dazzling …
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Taylor Swift donates $5 million toward hurricane relief efforts
Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support relief efforts in the aftermath …
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Riley Keough felt a duty to finish Lisa Marie Presley's book on Elvis, grief, addiction and love
Riley Keough was quick to agree to help complete her mother's memoir. She thought they'd write it …
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Mayesville Presbyterian's Rejoicings series returns for 2nd season with concert Oct. 13
The second season of Mayesville Presbyterian Church's Rejoicings series will open with a concert …
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace? One key …
COLUMBIA (AP) — A federal judge appears unlikely to grant the request of a South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed in just over three weeks to take away the power of granting him …
USAF retired Lt. Gen. Ellie Givan “Buck” Shuler Jr., 87, husband of Annette Maury Shuler, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Covenant Place. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & …
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. — Ruth Crowson Knopf, 89, widow of John Robert Knopf, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Charleston. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Heyward Crowson …
Jeraline Washington Montgomery, 58, daughter of Susan Simmons Washington and the late Hopkins Washington Jr., was born on Sept. 26, 1966, in Sumter. She departed this life on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, …
Gretchen Jeter, 69, daughter of the late Charles Jeter and Edna Mae Jones Jeter, was born on May 22, 1955, in Sumter. She departed this life on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland …
William Henry Adams, 77, husband of Pamela Rose Adams, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital in Columbia. Born March 25, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, he was a son of the late …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 18, 2024: Husband chooses to make music with another woman
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I used to play in a band together. He played guitar, and I sang. He now has another female singer in his band, and I …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 17, 2024: Blowup with sister comes at worst possible time
DEAR ABBY: My out-of-state sister is facing major, life-threatening surgery. Even though she isn't well, I asked to visit her a few days prior …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 16, 2024: Wife's adjustment behind closed doors irks husband
DEAR ABBY: Recently, my wife and I and several other couples were houseguests in a large home. Among them was a couple who, when introduced, …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 15, 2024: Married woman tempted to become a mistress
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 12 years. Things were good in the beginning. However, many times he has let me down by not …
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Meet Wren - the sweetest girl looking for her forever home! Wren is a lovely, 1-2 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 …
Reflections by Sammy Way: Recollections of Sumter's historic homes
Reflections revisits the growth and development of fledgling Sumter and several of its historic homes. Many of these treasures remain and add to the beauty and culture of our community. The data and pictures used to prepare this piece were obtained …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Largest airfield in Southeast built in Stateburg area
Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series about the beginning of Shaw Field in Sumter. Read …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: The depot proved important to early Sumter travelers
Reflections remembers the large number of depots found within Sumter County and numerous surrounding …
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Dr. E. C. Jones helped found 2nd Black American Legion Post in S.C.
Reflections remembers the beginning of the first Black American Legion Post in Sumter that began …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: 'Convenience Corner' opened in Sumter in 1949
Reflections revisits the opening of two of Sumter's favorite business establishments on what became known …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: North Main Street of the 1950s remembered
Reflections remembers buildings located on North Main Street in the late 1950s. This segment of …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Education, pride important to Brogdon community
Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series about Brogdon Station. Read part one at …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Brogdon Station was Southern micro community in Sumter
Reflections remembers two families who settled in the rural areas of Sumter County that became …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: T. Douglas Youngblood named Sumter's 1950 'Man of The Year'
Reflections remembers Thomas Douglas Youngblood and his tireless dedication to our city's …
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Letter to the editor: No one wants to accept responsibility for state-owned streets within city limits
Today, we have the exact same condition we had one year ago. We have a City of Sumter-maintained public dump located on East Charlotte …
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Letter to the editor: Elections are not won on popularity, polls or money
Now that I have found time from Helene cleanup and volunteering with recovery efforts in the Upstate and North Carolina, I would like to share …
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Letter to the editor: Laughing too much to reply to recent letter
I have been asked if I was going to reply to a recent letter to the editor: Don't try to change who a good leader is. I told them I probably …
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Letter to the editor: Pennies for Progress, AKA millions for politicians
Is it not curious that Sumter's power brokers deem it "progress" to levy yet another tax upon residents who are already burdened with stifling …
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Letter to the editor: Don't try to change who a good leader is
Once upon a time there was a fine man. He was respected by many and loved by even more in his own town. He had a great family and seemed to be …
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Letter to the editor: Thank you, Sen. Graham and Sen. Scott
In a time of economic uncertainty, it's shameful to see what the Biden/Harris Administration and Democrats are doing to our senior citizens, …
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