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Public participation, superintendent's report before school board
Public participation and the superintendent's report are the headline topics before Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday, April 15. Committee reports and recommendations also made the agenda, which was posted late this week by a … more
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Clark, Reese headline one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in years
NEW YORK - Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and others make this one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in recent years. There are several impact players up for grabs, but their talent is nearly eclipsed by their popularity among … more
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AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall sweeps Camden Military, goes 3-0 on week
The Wilson Hall baseball team had a busy week despite some rain on Thursday, cramming in two games with Camden Military on Tuesday before a trip to Camden High School on Wednesday. It was a great week for the Barons as they cruised to three … more
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Sumter Shrimp Feast to serve it up 6 ways April 25
Calling all seafood lovers! Prepare to dive into a sea of flavor with the 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast on Thursday, April 25. Presented by Sumter Pest Management, the feast will serve up shrimp six different ways along with delicious Southern … more
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Why is the EPA regulating PFAS and what are these 'forever chemicals' that could be a health hazard?
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized limits on certain common types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water. It is the first time a nationwide limit on so-called forever chemicals has been imposed on water providers. EPA … more
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How immigrants in U.S. have helped boost job growth, stave off recession
MIAMI - Having fled economic and political chaos in Venezuela, Luisana Silva now loads carpets for a South Carolina rug company. She earns enough to pay rent, buy groceries, gas up her car - and send money home to her parents. Reaching the United … more
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Sumter School District's open enrollment period runs through April 30
Sumter School District's open enrollment process is now open for kindergarten through 12th-grade students and their families wishing to attend another district school for specific educational opportunities. Acceptance is evaluated on a … more
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Manning HS Golden Pride Band to hold high school band battle on April 20
If you are looking for a fun event featuring local talent, why not attend the Monarch Showdown Band Gym Battle? Manning High School will hold the musical competition at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in Manning High School Gymnasium, 2155 Paxville … more
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The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Holding on for dear life
When I was a little boy, rodeos had calf scrambles. To give the adult cowboys and cowgirls a break, they would call for all the boys to come into the arena for the calf scramble about midway through the rodeo. The boys were paired up, and then about … more
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Sumter businessman Carl Marks Simpson III remembered for his attention to detail, dedication to family
"Dad was not complete without a legal pad." That's what Amy Ohl said about her father, Carl Marks Simpson III, who died at 82 years old on April 2. Simpson, of Simpson Hardware Co., left a lasting impact in the Sumter business and hardware … more
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Owner of Piggly Wiggly locations in Sumter, William R. "Billy" McLeod, remembered for his business legacy and good nature
Dotting the Sumter area and beyond are Piggly Wiggly stores, many of which were owned by the late William R. "Billy" McLeod. McLeod died on April 2 at 93 years old. He left a lasting impact in both the business world and the community of the … more
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25th Attack Group cuts ribbon on new home at Shaw Air Force Base
Shaw Air Force Base's 25th Attack Group held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday celebrating the unveiling of their new facility, marking a permanent home for the Group in Sumter. One of the two new … more
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Saturday-Tuesday, April 13-16, 2024
Sumter Item to host 2nd-annual The Bobbys
Sumter continues to produce thrilling matchups and student-athletes when it comes to high school sports, and The Sumter Item will continue celebrating them with the second-annual Espy Awards-style program, The Bobbys. Inspired by ESPN's sports … more
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Welch-Barwick
Allison Lynn Welch of Sumter and Stephen Daniel Barwick of Dalzell announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Welch and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Tschorn Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. … more
No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say
Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. The European … more
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U.S. intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — China has surged sales to Russia of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry … more
HARRY EVANS JR.
Harry Evans Jr., husband of Pia Simmons Evans, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington. He was born in Lynchburg, South Carolina, on Feb. 25, 1961, to Harry Sr. … more
HORACE GLOVER
Horace Glover, son of the late Caleb and Cornelius Glover, was born on Feb. 10, 1944, in Dalzell.  He entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Prisma Health Baptist Continual Care in … more
U.S. airlines ask the Biden administration not to approve additional flights between the U.S. and China
WASHINGTON (AP) — Large U.S. airlines and some of their unions are asking the Biden administration to stop approving any more flights between the United States and China because of what they … more
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