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Conservative revolt in the House blocks effort to reauthorize a key U.S. spy tool

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 … more

4/10/24 06:46 PM

Lee Central gets region sweep on the diamond over Mullins

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 … more

STAFF REPORT | 4/10/24 03:46 PM

MARK CHARLES GOLDSTEIN

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 … more

4/10/24 03:18 PM

EDITH T. CAMPBELL

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 … more

4/10/24 03:16 PM

PHOTOS: Laurence Manning softball, soccer hosts East Clarendon; baseball welcomes Trinity Collegiate

ADAM FLASH / THE SUMTER ITEM | 4/10/24 03:02 PM

PHOTOS: Lee Central baseball, softball host Mullins

NICH PITTS / ITEM CONTRIBUTOR | 4/10/24 01:51 PM

WENDELL ROSE

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 … more

4/10/24 01:48 PM

JOSHUA MCQUILLA

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 … more

4/10/24 01:47 PM

Current CFO Anthony named new Clarendon County administrator

After months of searching, Clarendon County Council has named Chief Financial Officer Lynden Anthony its new county administrator. Anthony has served as the interim County Administrator and … more

BY ASHLEY MILLER
ashley@theitem.com | 4/10/24 11:44 AM

Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS

The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be … more

By MICHAEL PHILLIS
Associated Press | 4/10/24 08:46 AM

Israel threatens to strike Iran directly if Iran launches attack from its territory

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's foreign minister threatened Wednesday that his country's forces would strike Iran directly if the Islamic Republic launched an attack from its territory against … more

4/10/24 08:43 AM

Judge in Trump's classified files case agrees to redact witness names, granting prosecution request

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump granted a request by prosecutors on Tuesday aimed at protecting the … more

By ERIC TUCKER
Associated Press | 4/10/24 08:37 AM

HARRY EVANS JR.

Harry Evans Jr., 63, husband of Pia Simmons Evans, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center, Columbia. Born in Lynchburg on Feb. 25, 1961, he was the son of Harry and Rebecca Evans Sr. … more

4/10/24 08:03 AM

Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

4/10/24 06:00 AM

Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars

SEATTLE - Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family's single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose. The 180-square-foot room is filled with an air mattress where she, her partner and their children, ages 2 and 4, … more

By HALLIE GOLDEN and CLAIRE RUSH
Associated Press | 4/10/24 06:00 AM

Church news, April 10, 2024

Hearts United Women's Ministry (formerly Knitting Hearts), which meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: - April 13 - Hearts United will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Celebrating 20 years of ministry, we invite you to join us for … more

4/10/24 06:00 AM

Dear Abby, April 10, 2024: Quarter-century marriage is an intimacy-free zone

DEAR ABBY: I'm in a sexless 25-year marriage. It was not always this way, but any intimacy has been over for more than a decade. My wife's libido has waned, which I understand. What she does do is continually bring up issues about me from years ago … more

4/10/24 06:00 AM

Letter to the editor: Possible penny tax projects should benefit everyone

I hope the new list for the Penny for Progress are items that will be of value to all and not just a benefit for some. I voted against the last one because I felt it was full of fluff. I am a conservative. But I am not a Republican, the party of no. … more

4/10/24 06:00 AM

Opinion: Disorder on the border remains problem for Democrats

What were they thinking? Did President Joe Biden and the folks who put together his immigration policy imagine the voting public would celebrate policies that resulted in a record-high number of migration encounters - more than three-quarters of a … more

BY MICHAEL BARONE | 4/10/24 06:00 AM

Ridgeville's Austin posts 2nd career win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Santee Cooper Lakes

SUMMERTON - Boater Kyle Austin of Ridgeville, South Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 14 ounces on Saturday, April 6, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Santee Cooper Lakes. Hosted by Clarendon … more

BY MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING | 4/10/24 06:00 AM

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