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PITTSBURGH - Last week in Parkland, Florida, wrecking equipment began demolishing the building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where a gunman's rampage in 2018 ended with 17 people dead. As the rumble of destruction echoed, people in the …
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By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer |
6/19/24 06:00 AM
Kevin Collins and Scott Estep are passionate about sports and everything that comes with them on and off the field. Estep hosts the Sumter Athletic Hall of Fame out of J. O'Gradys with every type of memorabilia under the sun from the city's biggest …
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PINEHURST, N.C. - Bryson DeChambeau climbed back into the most famous bunker at Pinehurst No. 2, this time with the U.S. Open trophy instead of his 55-degree sand wedge, filling the silver prize with grains of sand to commemorate the best shot of …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
Associated Press |
6/19/24 06:00 AM
BOSTON - Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in.
Walking to the bench, he wrapped both arms around Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla.
The journey was …
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By KYLE HIGHTOWER
Associated Press |
6/19/24 06:00 AM
In the NBA, it's already next season.
The offseason, technically, might have lasted for only about an hour. The Boston Celtics won the NBA Finals on Monday night, and when the clock rolled over to Tuesday morning, teams - in many cases - could …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
Associated Press |
6/19/24 06:00 AM
Michael Jordan needed seven seasons to win his first title. LeBron James needed nine seasons and two futile trips to the NBA Finals before he became a champion. Shaquille O'Neal got swept in his first finals. And the newly crowned champion Boston …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
Associated Press |
6/19/24 06:00 AM
Saquon Barkley's move from one NFC East team to another gives Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni the opportunity to deliver a stinging response whenever a rival fan shouts "Go Giants" at him.
"I typically let it go," Sirianni said. "But if …
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
Associated Press |
6/19/24 06:00 AM
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Les Miles, who coached the LSU Tigers to a 2007 national championship, is suing the university over its decision to vacate 37 of his teams' victories between 2012 and 2015.
The lawsuit filed Monday in federal court in …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
DEAR ABBY: I have two granddaughters and four grandsons. My granddaughters, ages 19 and 20, wear thong bikinis at family swim events in front of their dad, grandpa, uncles and cousins. I believe this is incredibly inappropriate.
I'm embarrassed …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
Courage is transformative.
One minute, you're looking at yourself in the mirror, unsatisfied with what you see and frustrated with the circumstances that surround you. You're tired of having to prove yourself in facets designed to hinder your …
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Summer camps provide an opportunity for children to explore and discover new areas of interest, and the University of South Carolina Sumter is offering two summer camp options for students entering grades 5-8.
SLED'ing into Summer is a camp led …
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Are you looking to add a sweet and loving companion to your family? Look no further! Tonya is an adorable female dog, estimated to be between 2 to 4 years old, and weighs around 35 pounds - the perfect size for any household. Tonya is as cute …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
Are you searching for a new best friend? Bitty is here to fill your home with joy and affection! This charming male pup weighs 35 pounds and is estimated to be between 3 and 5 years old. Bitty was brought to our shelter through no fault of …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
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CLARENDON COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIP BOARD
Thursday, June 20, 9:30 a.m. (virtual). For information, …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
Titus is a 7-month-old, gray tabby, male American Shorthair. He is debonair, suave and just plain handsome. Titus loves to pose for attention and enjoys kisses and back scratches. He is an active and playful boy who has a sweet and …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
June is Pride Month. Established to honor and recognize the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, Pride Month is celebrated in June because the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City happened in June 1969 and was a significant …
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The Bobbys, The Sumter Item's Espys-style awards show named for Sumter legend Bobby Richardson, is inching closer and closer. Sumter Opera House will host the biggest night in Sumter sports Thursday night, June 20, and tickets are still available …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
To be a father means to leave a legacy. It means to pass on more than just genetics, but to instill wisdom, values and love. To be a guiding light, a protector, a source of strength and support. To shape the life of his children through …
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With the June 11 primaries now complete with runoffs set for Tuesday, June 25, Sumterites will soon know exactly what names will be on the November ballot.
In addition, residents now know of some longtime state and local officials who have …
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NEW YORK (AP) — Janille Williams wants to buy a house someday — but first, he has to pay down tens of thousands of dollars in medical debt. "I was hospitalized for a blood infection for …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM