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The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died at 95, civil rights leader's family says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained … more
UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved its first resolution endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The … more
Sheriff's office warns known phone scam is now more sophisticated with 2nd scammer
Sumter's sheriff wants to remind county residents about a known phone scam that the office says is back and has become more sophisticated recently and may lead to people losing money. According … more
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10 of the greatest father-son combos in professional sports history
It's not always easy when Dad is a legendary athlete. Nobody knows this better than Bronny James, the eldest child of LeBron James, a man widely considered one of—if not the—greatest … more
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An investment firm has taken a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and wants to oust the CEO
DALLAS (AP) — Activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management has bought a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and is seeking to force out the CEO of the airline, which has struggled … more
Apple expected to enter AI race with ambitions to overtake the early leaders
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple's annual World Wide Developers Conference on Monday is expected to herald the company's move into generative artificial intelligence, marking its late arrival to … more
Chrysler recalls more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks due to software malfunction
NEW YORK (AP) — Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S., due to a software malfunction that could disable the cars' electronic stability … more
Sumter woman dies in vehicle versus pedestrian wreck
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of the individual who died in a vehicle vs pedestrian wreck on Monday, June 10. Candice Dicks, 31, of Sumter, was taken to Prisma Health … more
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Sumter School District offers free summer meal packs weekly to families who register
Sumter School District’s summer meals program is back in full swing, offering 10 free pre-packaged meals per week to Sumter County residents ages 18 and under when their families register. The … more
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S.C. expands property tax exemption for disabled veterans
BY SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Disabled veterans can now obtain a South Carolina Property Tax exemption on real estate from the year in which they became disabled. The exemption was expanded … more
Credit card delinquencies are rising. Here's what to do if you're at risk
NEW YORK (AP) — Seriously overdue credit card debt is at the highest level in more than a decade, and people 35 and under are struggling more than other age groups to pay their bills. The share … more
New York moves to ban 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York state Legislature on Friday passed a bill that would allow parents to block their kids from getting social media posts suggested by a platform's algorithm … more
'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening
NEW YORK (AP) — "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend, … more
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Blinken returns to Mideast as Israel-Hamas cease-fire proposal hangs in balance after hostage rescue
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns to the Middle East this week as a proposed Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal hangs in the balance after the dramatic rescue of four … more
Inflation data this week could help determine Fed's timetable for rate cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — After Federal Reserve officials meet this week, a statement they will issue may suggest that they've seen meaningful progress on inflation this year — a prelude to … more
Ukraine's air force may keep some F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from Russian strikes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine may keep some of the F-16 fighter jets it's set to receive from its Western allies at foreign bases to protect them from Russian strikes, a senior Ukrainian … more
Hunter Biden's gun trial enters its final stretch after deeply personal testimony about his drug use
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The criminal trial of President Joe Biden's son heads into its final stretch Monday as the defense tries to chip away at prosecutors' case laying bare some of the … more
Dear Abby, June 10, 2024: Wife has no plans to join husband's family business
DEAR ABBY: My husband's family won't stop asking me when I'm going to quit my job and work for my husband. My mother-in-law worked for my father-in-law at their small business for pretty much her … more
Ride in a hot-air balloon, make fossil imprints in the area this weekend and see what's coming up later this month
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Splash around at the Sumter Aquatics Center. The center offers classes and activities and a free water aerobics class. You … more
Letter to the editor: Trial opened Pandora's Box
After that trial in NYC, can you imagine what they would have done with Donald Trump if he had erased 30,000 emails that had contained evidence? Or smashed Blackberries with hammers that also contained information of wrongdoing? Or, they had him on … more
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