A review: The Sumter Artists’ Guild Exhibition is a must see
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What to stream this week: Ice Spice, Ghostbusters, Bob Marley, Wayne Brady and new 'Futurama'
The long-awaited debut album from Ice Spice and the movie "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" with new and old franchise stars are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near …
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Take a ride with Sumter Cruisers Classic Car Club
The first cars ever made hit the roads in the late 1800s. They were, and still are, a topic of great …
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New art park set to enhance South Sumter
South Sumter is gearing up for a big change as construction on its new Art Park comes to a gradual …
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School may be starting soon, but a Jeep show, giant yard sale, burger cookoff and much more will round out summer events
SUMTER Fourth Fridays continues for the summer in front of Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main St. …
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Arrival of Deadpool and Wolverine in Marvel Cinematic Universe
After the release of the first "Iron Man" in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe gradually became a …
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Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most …
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'Shogun' leads all Emmy nominees with 25 and 'The Bear' sets comedy series record with 23
LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Bear" went on a tear at Wednesday morning's Emmy nominations with a …
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Visit Sumter Museum on Thursday, July 18, for book talk and signing with 3 authors
Join Sumter Museum in welcoming three authors who will speak about their new books on Thursday, …
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Last chance to see 'Bull Street' in Sumter theaters on Thursday
After more than a month in Sumter theaters, the last showing of "Bull Street" in Sumter will be …
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Talk, luncheon Tuesday at Sumter museum with bestselling author Beatriz Williams
Come talk about literature over lunch at Sumter Museum at 122 N. Washington St. this Tuesday, July …
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after President Joe Biden announced that he would drop his reelection campaign, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison had a message: There would be no …
WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service warns taxpayers not to fall victim to a new emerging scam involving buying clean energy tax credits.In this latest scam, the IRS is seeing instances where unscrupulous tax return preparers are …
ST. GEORGE — Casandra “Cissy” Curran Bilton, 78, of Sumter entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her residence after an illness. Cissy was born April 9, 1946, in …
Shirley Hunter Jefferson, 72, transitioned peacefully from this earthly life to eternal rest Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia. She was born in Sumter …
MANNING — James Dingle, 61, died Saturday, July 20, 2024, at MUSC Health Florence. He was born Oct. 2, 1962, in Manning, a son of the late Leroy Canty and Mary Dingle Ellis. The family is …
Vermell Brown Levan, 92, widow of William Levan and daughter of the late the Rev. Louis Brown and Rachel Brown, was born on June 17, 1932, in Sumter. She departed this life on Friday, July 19, 2024, …
Thelma Howard Evans, 86, widow of Harvey Evans and daughter of the late Sabie Howard and Mary Vaughn Howard, was born on Jan. 26, 1938, in Sumter. She departed this life on Saturday, July 20, 2024, …
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Dear Abby, July 22, 2024: Niece keeps her boyfriend's family away from relative
DEAR ABBY: My sister passed away from cancer seven years ago. Her daughter and I have always been close -- doing things together, going on …
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Dear Abby, July 21, 2024: Dad's new wife offers sketchy advice about parenting
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I had a baby right around the time my father remarried. I didn't know my new stepmother very well when she started …
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Dear Abby: Son’s family won’t accommodate grandma when she visits
DEAR ABBY: My son and his family live six hours from me. I can afford the gas to drive there, but paying for a hotel room for two nights is …
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Dear Abby, July 19, 2024: Troubling memories about dad haunt daughter
DEAR ABBY : When I was young and even as I grew older, my father touched me inappropriately. It made me uncomfortable even as an adult. I feel …
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Zowie is a 2-year-old, tortoiseshell/tabby, female American shorthair. She is a curvy girl who is the sweetest baby you will ever meet. Zowie adores people and lives for back scratches and sweet kisses. She is super with other cats, children …
Reflections by Sammy Way: Mount Vernon Motor Court announces formal opening in 1954
Reflections remembers the arrival of one of Sumter's attractive motor inns. The Mount Vernon Motor Court, constructed in 1954, continues to function in the city at its original location. The facility was frequented by many of Sumter's visitors who …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's hotels
This edition of Reflections remembers the construction of numerous hotels in downtown Sumter. These …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Popular hardware store opened on East Liberty Street in 1954
Reflections recalls one of Sumter's hardware stores that met the needs of the community in numerous ways. …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's historic homes, part II
Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series about the historic homes Sumter has seen through the …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's historic homes
Reflections revisits the period from 1890 to 1940, in which the city of Sumter experienced a period of …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter becomes home to luxurious movie theater in 1967
Reflections revisits the arrival of Wesmark Cinema in Sumter. The beautiful structure, owned by …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Traffic volume count made, noting number of gas stations downtown
"A traffic volume count, designed to alleviate congested traffic conditions in the downtown …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Millwood Plantation: A historic home loved by 7 generations
Reflections revisits a home that was returned to the setting where most of the material used in its …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: June 6, 1944: D-Day, the invasion that changed the course of history
D-Day was the most critical day of our generation. We are deeply indebted to the press, radio, and …
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Letter to the editor: Teacher shortage results from lack of discipline, support in schools
This is in reference to the July 13-16 article about international teachers. This will be a detriment to students. The language barrier will be …
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Letter to the editor: Thank you to Sumter for sacrifices while line workers help in Texas
Please allow me to write with deep gratitude to the many families of your community that are making do with one less important adult in their …
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Letter to the editor: Penny tax projected revenue should be divided by area
I am continually astonished how the county's chairman and the city's mayor sleep at night while a large number of Sumter citizens are struggling …
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Letter to the editor: Reading about good people like Miss Judy will cause us all to strive to be better
Thank you for writing that article about Judy Lessard. It is refreshing to read stories about good people who are kind and make a positive …
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Letter to the editor: Freedom meant something to the founders
I hope you had a great Independence Day celebration. We cooked hotdogs, shot a few fireworks and watched our grandboy entertain us with his …
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Letter to the editor: Is U.S. leadership prepared for now and the future?
On this day, I am so thankful that I was born in the 1930's and not in this century. What a wonderful time to live. We were respected not only …
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