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Sumter may see new Dollar General in Dalzell
The Sumter City-County Planning Commission approved a request Wednesday, June 26, that could bring a 21st Dollar General to Sumter County at 3555 Camden Hwy. in Dalzell. The new store, if it comes to fruition, would be 12,480 square feet and … more
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Vondrousova becomes 1st defending women's Wimbledon champ out in the 1st round since '94
LONDON - Marketa Vondrousova became the first defending women's champion at Wimbledon to lose in the first round the next year since 1994, eliminated 6-4, 6-2 by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro at Centre Court on Tuesday. Vondrousova was a surprise title … more
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76ers make a splash with $400M in contracts for George, Maxey
PHILADELPHIA - Paul George ditched LA and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philly with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Of course, Maxey needed to stick around to complete the talented trio - and the Philadelphia 76ers went all in on lavish, … more
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Murray withdraws from singles at his last Wimbledon, will only play doubles with his brother
LONDON - Andy Murray withdrew from singles at Wimbledon a little more than a week after surgery to remove a cyst from his spine, and his representatives said Tuesday the two-time men's champion at the All England Club would make his farewell … more
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MLB announces changes to Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is altering its format. This year's event, which takes place on July 15 at Arlington, Texas, limits the number of pitches each hitter can face in each round and changes the setup of its opening round. In the first round and … more
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NBA free agency flurry kicks off with stars on the move
Paul George is going back to the Eastern Conference, and surely has made Joel Embiid very happy in the process. George will sign a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a person with knowledge of the move told The … more
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Celtics star Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314M extension
Jayson Tatum is the newest member of the NBA's $300 million club. The Boston Celtics star has agreed to a five-year, $314 million contract extension to remain with the reigning NBA champions, a person with knowledge of the situation told The … more
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Richardson, McLaughlin, Lyles set to lead Americans to big medal haul at Olympic track
EUGENE, Ore. - The U.S. Olympic track trials ended on a high note. Or, in this case, on a low number. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lowered the world record once more in her signature event, the 400-meter hurdles. With her run of 50.65 seconds, she … more
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Spiller, Graham to be inducted into Clemson Ring of Honor
CLEMSON - All-Americans Kim Graham-Miller and C.J. Spiller will be inducted into the Clemson Ring of Honor this fall. Graham-Miller was a five-time All-American and four-time ACC Most Valuable Player in track between 1990 and 1993, and Spiller was a … more
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Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th OT for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of the year
LEBANON, Tenn. - Joey Logano felt he couldn't get to the finish line fast enough with his No. 22 Ford sputtering and nearly out of gas. First, he had to hold off the driver with the fastest car to win the rain-delayed race that seemingly wouldn't … more
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Youth Optimist Bike Club is new for South Sumter
Grab your helmet and get ready to ride this summer with the Palmetto Optimist Club's Youth Optimist Bike Club. Palmetto Optimist Club in Sumter, a part of Optimist International dedicated to engaging with Sumter youth through service, introduced … more
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Crowd celebrates independence at Dillon Park
Ryan Barrs of Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics sets up ahead of a Fourth of July fireworks show at Dillon Park on Saturday, June 29. The show was held ahead of the holiday for crowds to celebrate. See more photos on … more
Sumter school board votes to transfer $1.7M for completion of new stadium at Crestwood
Project management issues aside, Sumter's school board approved an administrative recommendation to transfer $1.7 million in capital funds to complete Crestwood High School's new football stadium at a special-called meeting last week. The total … more
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A's top Diamondbacks behind quality start from Sears
PHOENIX - Zack Gelof tripled to key a three-run eighth and the Oakland Athletics snapped a five-game losing streak, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Friday night. The A's also halted an 11-game road losing streak. They hadn't won away from … more
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Lakewood to host 1st youth track camp July 12
Lakewood track and field coach Youshi Kirkland has passionately been committed to expanding the sport at The Swamp since taking over the program. He started Friendship Elite Track Club to give his athletes an outlet for track and field outside of … more
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Sumter Speed athletes gear up for USATF regionals this weekend
Sumter Speed, the track and cross country program for Rip Ripley's Next Level Elite, continues to grow in its third summer of action. The addition of running programs at schools across the county led to a boom in activity this summer. The hard … more
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Wednesday-Friday, July 3-5, 2024
PAULINE ANN FRYER
BISHOPVILLE — Pauline Ann Fryer, 80, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest … more
Judge delays Trump's hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling
Former President Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling … more
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GWENDOLYN JONES MCCANTS
Gwendolyn Jones McCants, 59, wife of Derrick McCants and daughter of Earline Montgomery Jones and the late Matthew Jones Sr., was born on March 10, 1965, in Sumter. She departed this life on Sunday, … more
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