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All invited to Juneteenth celebration at New Zion park
Everyone is invited to join Let's Read Clarendon for its community event on Wednesday, June 19, celebrating Juneteenth. Summer Jam Fest in the Park will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Walker Gamble Park, 2158 Walker Gamble Road, New … more
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Top U.S. bishop worries Catholic border services for migrants may be imperiled by government
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Government officials would be infringing on religious freedom if they were to restrict the Catholic Church's work serving migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border, says a top U.S. bishop. Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president … more
No lie: Perfectly preserved centuries-old cherries unearthed at Washington's Mount Vernon home
MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) - George Washington never did cut down the cherry tree, despite the famous story to the contrary, but he did pack away quite a few bottles of the fruit at his Mount Vernon home. Dozens of bottles of cherries and berries - … more
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Letter to the editor: Hear all America
On Nov. 7, 2024, if Jesus shows God 7,000 believers in America causing God's culminating judgment against America to "Passover" America on Nov. 7 the same way "10" would have saved Sodom and Gomorrah, Satan's "second beast" in America (Trinitarian … more
Letter to the editor: S.C. could save money by using ranked-choice voting
The June primary season is another reminder that S.C. must end its most archaic election practice - the runoff. S.C. should employ instant runoff voting (IRV) (also called "ranked-choice voting") to eliminate dragging voters and volunteers back … more
Church news: June 19, 2024
To update your listing or add a listing, please email pressrelease@theitem.com and include Church News in the subject line. Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: - Sunday, June 23 - Communion in 11 a.m. worship … more
Letter to the editor: Trump has no guidance from strong GOP leaders
I read the commentary in the Saturday-Tuesday, June 8-11, issue of The Sumter Item. Which is good, we cannot tolerate lawlessness in Sumter. And on the same token we cannot tolerate lawlessness in our government. I am a conservative, but I cannot … more
Letter to the editor: Thank you to voters for support during Senate District 35 race
Dear residents of Sumter County, I can't thank you enough for coming out to vote for me in this past Tuesday's primary election. I am humbled by your support. Although I know your time is valuable, I respectfully ask that you go to the polls once … more
IRS warns against scams targeting South Carolina seniors
COLUMBIA - As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams.These scams are targeting older adults in South Carolina by pretending to be … more
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Opinion: European 'far right' issues stinging rebuke to elites
"The far right made big gains in European elections," reads the Associated Press headline on last week's European Parliament elections. Lest you wonder why you should dread gains by the "far right," the lead sentence of the article notes that the EU … more
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'We're more than just Girl Scout cookies': Sumter Girl Scouts donate emergency supplies to local women’s clinic, American Red Cross
Our local Girl Scout Troop 2243 is giving back to those in need throughout Sumter. Friday, June 14, the troop presented Steve Shumake, disaster action team coordinator for American Red Cross, with necessary supplies to create more than 50 … more
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Who will have the 2024 song of the summer? We offer some predictions
NEW YORK (AP) — Since the beginning of time or, at least, pop music, only a few have earned the designation of "song of the summer." These are the earworms that lodge deep into the brain, … more
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Around Town: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Around Town, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Around Town in subject line. McLeod Health will host a class for those looking to increase their skills for babysitting. The course is on … more
Shelled shrimp add big flavor to this simple tomato sauce
In Venetian scampi alla busara, large, sweet, shell-on prawns are bathed in a sauce made with fresh tomatoes and flavored with a splash of white wine, smashed garlic cloves and a sprinkling of pepper flakes. Pairing scampi alla busara with al dente … more
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Holly is very loving, gentle and affectionate and loves to play
Holly is an 8-month-old, black female Lab/German shepherd mix. She has an amazing personality and is super loving and affectionate. Holly is a gentle girl who loves everyone she meets and has a friendly demeanor. Though she needs a home … more
When violence and trauma visit American places, a complex question follows: Demolish, or press on?
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 … more
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Sumter Card Show looks to spark love of hobby, connect city with its stars
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 … more
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DeChambeau wins 2nd U.S. Open with clutch finish to deny McIlroy
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 … more
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Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas
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 … more
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It's already next season in the NBA, where the offseason is almost nonexistent
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 … more
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