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Around Town: June 22, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Around Town, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Around Town in subject line. The Palmetto Optimist Club's Burger Cookoff event returns to downtown Sumter Sept. 14 to help raise money for … more
Trump is proposing to make tips tax-free. What would that mean for workers?
WASHINGTON - Former President Donald Trump's new proposal to exclude tips from federal taxes is getting strong reviews from some Republican lawmakers, though major questions remain about the impact of the policy and how it would work. What's … more
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Gov. McMaster to visit Germany, a major driver of the state's economy
COLUMBIA - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is off to Germany next week to strengthen business ties that have fueled this century's economic boom in the formerly struggling Southern state. The governor is an invited guest at the TDI conference, … more
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Council members approve City of Sumter's more than $87M 2024-25 budget with no millage increase
In preparation for the 2024-25 fiscal year about to start on July 1, the City of Sumter has passed a balanced budget that includes no millage increase. More specifically, the city has a balanced budget containing $87,247,468 in total revenues and … more
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Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal gun control law that is intended to protect victims of domestic violence. In their first Second Amendment case since they expanded gun rights in 2022, the justices ruled 8-1 in favor … more
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NCAA presents options to expand March Madness tournaments from current field of 68 teams
The NCAA has presented a plan to Division I conference commissioners that would expand the lucrative men's and women's basketball tournaments by four or eight teams alongside an option to leave each field at 68 teams, according to a person familiar … more
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Saturday-Tuesday, June 22-25, 2024
Sumter High bringing B'All In basketball camp back this week
Sumter High's bi-annual basketball camp is back in action this week. The Gamecocks host the camp twice a year, once in January during the season before their offseason edition during the summer. The camp dates back to head coach Bryan Brown's … more
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Duke Energy presents Sumter City Council with $17K for emergency preparedness this hurricane season
On Tuesday, June 18, Quinnetta Buterbaugh, community relations representative for Duke Energy, presented Sumter City Council with $17,000 for hurricane emergency preparedness. This money is a part of a $500,000 micro grant from Duke Energy's … more
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Manning law firm to represent Buster Murdaugh in lawsuit against Netflix, Warner Bros.
A law firm out of Manning will represent Buster Murdaugh in his lawsuit against major streaming platforms. Buster Murdaugh, the surviving son of Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted of the double-murder of his wife and youngest son, is suing Netflix, … more
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How does heat kill? It confuses your brain, shuts down your organs, overworks your heart
As temperatures and humidity soar outside, what's happening inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees. The critical danger point outdoors for illness and death from relentless heat is several degrees … more
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Thunder trade guard Giddey to Chicago Bulls for Caruso
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Alex Caruso, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because trades can't … more
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'Trying to keep the sport alive': Sumter Cruisers classic car club looks for new members as it enters its 26th year
With nothing but the frame and body of an old 1934 Hudson and a dream, a young man who spent many years attending classic car shows across the Southeast got to work on building his very own classic car. He bought a new motor, built his own grill and … more
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Sumter High senior, salutatorian is named National Merit Scholarship Finalist winner
Parents, teachers, classmates and friends were all guiding influences to help Sumter High School salutatorian Taeyoung "Aiden" Kim achieve one of the highest honors for a high school student in the U.S. Kim was recently named a National Merit … more
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Public Agenda: June 22, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. SANTEE WATEREE RTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, June 24, at 6 p.m., 129 S. Harvin St. For special … more
Lady Legends, Lady Patriots and Express all find wins in busy week on diamond
The three tri-county American Legion softball teams were busy this week as the Sumter Lady Legends, Sumter Lady Patriots and Bishopville Express all had multiple nights of action on the diamond. Each of the three teams earned victories. The Lady … more
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The Bobbys recognizes star high school athletes
The Sumter Item hosted the second edition of The Bobbys on Thursday at Sumter Opera House, celebrating the star high school athletes from around the tri-county. The event, which is inspired by ESPN's Espy Awards, is named for Bobby Richardson, the … more
Willie Mays, Giants' electrifying 'Say Hey Kid,' has died at 93
NEW YORK (AP) - Willie Mays, the electrifying "Say Hey Kid" whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball's greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays' family and the San Francisco Giants … more
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The Bobbys a success for 2nd-year in a row as we celebrate the best in Sumter-area sports
Wow, what a night at Sumter Opera House. For the second year in a row, The Sumter Item hosted The Bobbys on Thursday and had a spectacular time celebrating the best in Sumter-area sports. The event is inspired by The Espys and named after … more
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Tax cuts, teacher raises and a few social issues in South Carolina budget compromise
COLUMBIA — A budget compromise reached by a small group of lawmakers Friday means South Carolina will accelerate a planned income tax cut, raise the salaries of all teachers and state employees … more
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