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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and an A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson …
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Main Street Manning's Arts Walk celebrating local artists, downtown businesses to be held Thursday
MANNING - Creating and sharing art develops a deep appreciation of art by both the creator of the piece …
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What to stream this weekend: 'Inside Out 2,' Clooney and Pitt, Princess Zelda and 'Grotesquerie'
What Ellen DeGeneres says is her last comedy special landing on Netflix and George Clooney and Brad Pitt …
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Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89
LONDON (AP) — Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for 1969 film "The …
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Hoda Kotb is leaving NBC's 'Today' show early next year
NEW YORK (AP) — Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades, says she will leave her …
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Reality TV star Julie Chrisley resentenced to 7 years in bank fraud and tax evasion case
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday resentenced Julie Chrisley to seven years in prison for …
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Solving more than mysteries: Sumter Habitat for Humanity hosts inaugural fundraiser dinner, show to support ramp building program
On a warm Friday, Sept. 20, evening, filled with suspense and intrigue, Sumter residents found …
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Things to do: Dance to Too Much Sylvia at Fourth Friday concert, Cruise In To Breakfast on Saturday at Sumter Cut Rate
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject …
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Patriot Hall's Multicultural Festival was a 'success'
Amid its renovations, Patriot Hall welcomed Sumterites to its Multicultural Festival on Friday, …
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'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' scares off 'Transformers' for third week as box office No. 1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's a three-peat for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." The Tim Burton legacy …
JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran is preparing to "imminently" launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to a senior U.S. administration official, who warned Tuesday of "severe consequences" …
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is requesting a waiver from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that if approved will allow DSS to automatically issue federally …
James “Sambo” Herbert Frye Jr., 88, husband of the late Edith Delores Griffin Frye, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at the home of his son. Born Dec. 26, 1935, in Florence, he …
March 7, 1948 – Sept. 28, 2024 INDIAN LAND — Please see full obituary at www.burgessfunerals.com .
Mae Frances Robinson Goodman, 79, wife of Grady Goodman and daughter of the late Buster Robinson and Annabell Brown Robinson, was born on July 14, 1948, in Florence County. She departed this life on …
Jeanette Scarborough passed away on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Columbia at the age of 77. She was born on Nov. 17, 1946, in Sumter to Ernest Sanders Sr. and Dorothy Griffin Porter. Jeanette …
Sara Yount Nichols, 85, widow of Earl Bruce Nichols, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Born in Hollywood, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Noah David Yount and Rena Bertie Simmons Yount. Mrs. …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 1, 2024: Daughter refuses to forgive mother for affair
DEAR ABBY: My older sister had an affair with an old boyfriend that lasted several months. She was 58 and had been married for 38 years. Her …
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Dear Abby, Sept. 28, 2024: Man appears content with commitment-free romance
DEAR ABBY: I have been talking to a man for a little more than a year. Things are wonderful between us, but he doesn't seem to want to make a …
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Dear Abby, Sept. 29, 2024: Generous gift comes with a few conditions
DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have been together for 14 years. A few months ago, his mother told us she had inherited a home that had belonged to …
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Dear Abby, Sept. 27, 2024: Daughter's decision-making impacted by Dad's suicide
DEAR ABBY: My husband's uncle died by suicide in his home six months ago. It was a shock to the entire family. Since the funeral, we have helped …
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Titan is a 3-year-old blue merle-and-white male Great Dane. He is neutered and housebroken and is extremely sweet and affectionate. Titan can be selective about his family and needs a home without other dogs. He can be very picky about who he likes. …
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 addressing the needs of its veteran membership in 1953. This facility became a reality because of the efforts of Edward C. Jones, along with the support …
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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 downtown …
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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 known as …
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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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Reflections by Sammy Way: Ralph Haddon and Don Browning were named Studebaker dealers in Sumter
Reflections remembers the Studebaker automobile and its contributions to the auto industry. …
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Many Sumter landmarks have vanished over time
Reflections remembers many of Sumter's landmarks that have been razed or altered to make room for …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Clevenger Business College opened in Sumter in 1950
Reflections remembers Clevenger College and its impact on the city of Sumter. The business school …
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Letter to the editor: To think America is immune from catastrophe is naïve, dangerous
Something is wrong with America. To argue over the personalities of Trump versus Harris misses the point. The issue is about ideology. As …
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Letter to the editor: Harris was concise, informed during recent debate
After the horrendous performance of the GOP candidate at the Sept. 10, 2024, debate, it is obvious who the choice should be by the informed …
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Letter to the editor: A call to action: Uniting against gun violence in Sumter
As a young person in the Sumter community, I am deeply troubled by the growing gun violence that continues to tear apart the lives of families …
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Letter to the editor: Sumter County volunteer firefighters need your help
In November, we will be asked to cast a vote on the Capital Projects Sales Tax Referendum. Before you cast your vote, please consider that your …
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Letter to the editor: Presidential debate gave the answer about the right choice
If you did not realize the right choice for the November presidential election, the result of the "debate" gave you the answer: Kamala Harris! …
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Letter to the editor: Listen closely to messaging of candidates, economists
I watched the debate like many of you. Neither candidate was impressive or spoke of any real substance, side stepping most of the night. So …
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