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Bishopville's Lizard Man Stomp festival to return rain or shine on June 29 to celebrate local legend
Are you ready for a stomping good time? The Lizard Man Stomp returns to Bishopville on Saturday, June 29. Only two days stand between you and the annual Lizard Man Stomp. As the folklore goes, The Lizard Man, which stands at a whopping 8 feet … more
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Mayesville's Massingill will feature alongside award-winning actors in 'The Waterboyz'
Another film is in the books for Mayesville's Rakeem Massingill, and it is expected to release this month. Massingill, a proud Mayesville native, wrapped up filming for the Atlanta-based film "The Waterboyz." According to IMDb, the film, written … more
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Wednesday-Friday, June 26-28, 2024
New 20th Fighter Wing commander wants airmen to feel welcomed in Sumter as part of community
Col. Kevin D. Hicok, the new 20th Fighter Wing commander as of June, said his oldest son is a stoic guy. This stoic guy, at 12 years old, has moved around a lot in his life, but when his parents asked him how he would feel about sticking around … more
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Sumter City Council votes to approve $1.2M for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
During the Tuesday, June 18, Sumter City Council meeting, council unanimously approved a resolution essential to improvements to the Pocotaligo Wastewater Treatment Plant Bio Solids Drying Plant. This resolution is for $1,200,000 for the … more
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Panthers prove that long road can pay off with Stanley Cup title
SUNRISE, Fla. - Matthew Tkachuk decided to go for a little swim as his offseason was beginning on Tuesday morning. The Florida Panthers forward took a few steps off the sand and into the water of Fort Lauderdale Beach, then dove in while hanging … more
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Lady Legends, Lady Patriots cruise to sweeps; P-15's and Bishopville fall
The tri-county American Legion softball teams were busy on Monday, as both Sumter squads were in action along with Bishopville. On the baseball side, the P-15's made the trip over to Lexington to face Post 7, falling 15-9. The Sumter Lady Legends … more
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Former Sumter High star Boone hosts 3rd Just-Us football camp
On a sizzling Saturday morning in June, there is nowhere Justus Boone would rather be than Dillon Park. The former Sumter High star hosted his third-annual Just-Us youth football camp on Saturday. His goal with the camp is simple: give back to … more
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Former Crestwood standout Williams bringing basketball camp to Ebenezer
When former Crestwood hooper Keanua Williams played her last game at Francis Marion, she knew she needed to find a way to stay connected to the sport she'd played for most of her life. The first stage in that process was returning to her alma … more
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South Carolina runoff pits Trump candidate against GOP governor's endorsement
COLUMBIA — Longtime friends former President Donald Trump and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster are on opposite sides as voters on Tuesday in the state's 3rd Congressional District choose … more
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More than 500 people have been charged with federal crimes under the gun safety law Biden signed
WASHINGTON — More than 500 people — some linked to transnational cartels and organized crime rings — have been charged with gun trafficking and other crimes under the landmark gun … more
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CECIL CRAIG PETERSEN
Cecil Craig Petersen, 64, died Monday, June 24, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Sumter, he was a son of JoAnn Browder Carroll and the late Cecil Clarence Petersen. Mr. … more
What is Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed group that could go to all-out war against Israel?
BEIRUT — After more than eight months of low-scale conflict, Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah are threatening all-out war. The United States and the international community … more
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Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear
DETROIT — Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going. The … more
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More rain possible in deluged Midwest as flooding breaches levees in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Floodwaters breached levees in Iowa on Tuesday, creating dangerous conditions that prompted evacuations as the deluged Midwest faced another round of severe storms forecast … more
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LEROY TINDAL
Leroy Tindal was born on March 25, 1954, in Salterstown, S.C., to his parents, Levy and Albertha (Mickens) Tindal. He peacefully departed this life on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home in Sumter. … more
ABRAHAM WASHINGTON
Abraham Washington, 74, son of the late John Henry Wilson and Isabella Washington, was born on Feb. 18, 1950, in Lee County. He departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Midland Health & … more
Dear Abby, Tuesday, June 25, 2024: Alcoholic boyfriend manages to be even worse as father
DEAR ABBY: I dated a guy who hid from me the fact that he was a severe alcoholic. After I realized it, I continued to date him, thinking it was love when it wasn't. Unfortunately, after two years of … more
ALFRED HENRY DUNN SR.
MANNING — Alfred Henry Dunn Sr., 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, with family at his side at Riverside Health and Wellness in Smithfield, Virginia. He was predeceased by his … more
LUCIOUS PRINGLE JR.
Lucious Pringle Jr., 90, husband of Earnestine Jackson Pringle, died Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home. Born in Sumter County on Dec. 2, 1933, he was the son of the late Lucious Pringle Sr. and … more
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