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Measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad are raising health experts' concern about the preventable, once-common childhood virus. One of the world's most contagious diseases, measles can lead to …
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By DEVI SHASTRI and MIKE STOBBE
Associated Press |
4/11/24 03:56 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Osama Siblani was sipping his morning coffee at the office when his phone buzzed with a message from one of President Joe Biden's advisers. As publisher of the Arab American …
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4/11/24 03:45 PM
Lee Academy had big shoes to fill when head football coach and athletic director David Rankin stepped down in March to take the same positions at Carolina Academy. The Cavaliers didn’t need to …
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By TIM LEIBLE
tim@theitem.com |
4/11/24 03:39 PM
LONDON (AP) — Instagram says it's deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages. The social …
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4/11/24 02:09 PM
Long-time Sumter industrial employer Harvin Choice Meats has closed its business, according to owner Scott Harvin, who spoke on Thursday morning.
Harvin told his employees in a meeting on Monday …
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A man was fatally shot outside a Sumter convenience store on Wednesday and police are searching to identify the shooter.
After 8:50 p.m. on April 10, officers responded to a shots fired call …
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers when selling at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar …
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4/11/24 09:31 AM
ATLANTA (AP) — Powerful storms rumbled over parts of the U.S. Southeast early Thursday, prompting a few tornado warnings, causing flash flooding, and delaying the start of one of the world's …
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4/11/24 09:27 AM
DEAR ABBY: I am trying to come to terms with the passing of my wife, "Charlotte," a month ago. Many old friends and family have been supportive. What hurts, in addition to my grief, is the silence …
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4/11/24 06:00 AM
COLUMBIA (AP) — An off-duty police officer in South Carolina was charged with murder Wednesday after state investigators said he shot a man trying to drive away after the two fought in a fast …
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4/10/24 06:52 PM
COLUMBIA (AP) — Twelve years after a hacker stole personal data from more than 3.6 million people in South Carolina by obtaining Social Security numbers and credit card information from tax …
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4/10/24 06:51 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine will be outgunned 10 to one by Russia within a matter of weeks if Congress does not find a way …
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4/10/24 06:49 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that would reauthorize a crucial national security surveillance program was blocked Wednesday by a conservative revolt, pushing the prospects of final passage into …
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4/10/24 06:46 PM
The Lee Central baseball and softball teams returned to the diamond on Tuesday for a night of region action against Mullins. Both squads earned their first region victory of the season, but the games …
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STAFF REPORT |
4/10/24 03:46 PM
DALZELL — Mark Charles Goldstein, 73, husband of 14 years to Kathryn Northrup Long Goldstein, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his residence. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign …
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4/10/24 03:18 PM
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Edith T. Campbell, 81, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Campbell Jr., died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her residence. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the …
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4/10/24 03:16 PM
ADAM FLASH / THE SUMTER ITEM |
4/10/24 03:02 PM
NICH PITTS / ITEM CONTRIBUTOR |
4/10/24 01:51 PM
Wendell Rose, 43, son of Carrie Rita Mae Green Rose and the late Alfred John Rose, was born on April 8, 1981, in Sumter County. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Sumter. Family will …
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4/10/24 01:48 PM
Joshua McQuilla, 75, the son of the late Hosea McQuilla and Janie Green McQuilla, transitioned from his earthly life into eternity Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his home. Joshua was born June 24, 1948 …
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4/10/24 01:47 PM