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Black Cowboy Festival returns to Sumter
For the 27th year, Sandra Myers and her husband, Mark, opened their Greenfield Farm to thousands of rodeo-loving folks for the Black Cowboy Festival. From May 23-26, the farm activities centered on the contributions of African American cowboys to … more
Reflections by Sammy Way: New Wateree bridge provided convenient highway route
"Businesses will be suspended in Sumter at noon and the balance of the day will be devoted to celebrating the formal opening of the Wateree River bridge at Garner's Ferry, which is the connecting highway link on the most direct route between the … more
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Column by Sumter Next Gen Editor and Item reporter Alaysha Maple: From my heart to our city
As journalists, we're taught to be objective, to keep our personal experiences and emotions separate from the stories we cover. But today, I find it impossible to follow that principle. For the past few days, weeks even, my heart has been heavy … more
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The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: The ER on a hot night with a full moon
During my seminary days, I was a hospital chaplain one summer. Unfortunately, I drew my first night on call over Memorial Day weekend. University Hospital was the Level III trauma center for central Kentucky, so all the gunshot victims, car accident … more
Column: Our state is increasingly attractive to military retirees
South Carolina is historically a military-friendly state. And it's getting more that way. With May being Military Appreciation Month, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on the Best & Worst States for Military Retirees in … more
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Letter to the editor: Thank you to voters for support for 20 years; Lee would serve Sumter well
This is an "open letter" to the voters and children of Sumter County Council District 7. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you for 20 years (Jan. 1, 2005, to Dec. 31, 2024). As your councilman, I greatly appreciated your … more
Clarendon briefs: Summer Feeding Program, league registration information and more
Clarendon County School District Summer Feeding Program MANNING - The Clarendon County School District Summer Feeding Program is sponsored by the district's Office of Student Nutrition. No-charge breakfast and lunch will be available for all … more
Voting open for Hines Furniture Athlete of the Year
After another year of the Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week, the yearly bracket has officially arrived. Voting for the Hines Furniture Athlete of the Year opened on Friday morning. The bracket consists of the 32 weekly winners from … more
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Crestwood team to host annual youth basketball camp this week
The Crestwood boys basketball team will host its annual youth camp starting on Monday. The camp is open to young hoopers entering first through sixth grade. The Knights will teach basketball fundamentals from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through … more
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Florence-Darlington finishes 4th at Junior College World Series
The baseball team at Florence-Darlington, which is led by Sumter native Preston McDonald, put together a spectacular showing in the Junior College World Series this week but fell just short of this weekend's national championship in Grand Junction, … more
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Researchers find a single, surprising gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability
Scientists have found the genetic root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which they estimate affects as many as one in 20,000 young people. And they hope their discovery leads to a … more
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AP analysis finds 2023 set record for U.S. heat deaths, killing in areas that used to handle the heat
David Hom suffered from diabetes and felt nauseated before he went out to hang his laundry in 108-degree weather, another day in Arizona's record-smashing, unrelenting July heat wave. His family … more
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Saturday-Tuesday, June 1-4, 2024
Get to know the candidates for U.S. House of Representatives, District 6, Republican Primary
Two Republicans will face each other in the June primary to vie for the chance to then face longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn and unopposed nominees for other parties for the District 6 congressional seat in the capitol. South Carolina's … more
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Head of the Class of '24 for Sumter School District
Sumter School District's three valedictorians for the Class of 2024 all made straight A's throughout high school, survived their freshman year in a pandemic and consider their parents their biggest influencers in life. The top seniors from … more
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Public agenda: June 2, 2024
SANTEE-LYNCHES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, June 3, 6 p.m., Central Carolina Technical College, 506 N. Guignard Drive, Building M400, Room 401 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOARD MEETING Monday, June 3, 5:30 p.m., … more
Sumter mayor, stakeholders address recent area violence
On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29, mere miles from the heart of downtown Sumter inside the Birnie HOPE Center on South Purdy Street, Sumter Mayor David Merchant and community stakeholders dove into a conversation on how to address and eradicate … more
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Clarendon County Adult Ed celebrates record-breaking class with 49 graduates
The education landscape of Clarendon County marked a momentous milestone this spring with the largest Clarendon County Adult Education class in its history. Amid a backdrop of cheers, tears and boundless optimism, the 49 graduates bid farewell to … more
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Check out the Sumter International Food Festival, run to support homeless pets, or tour Clarendon-area farms this weekend
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY On Saturday, June 1, walk, run or jog for a good cause at the annual Epps Orthodontics K9-5K. All proceeds from the run … more
Around Town: June 1, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Around Town, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Around Town in subject line. Moms of Sumter Addicts (MOSA) Prayer Group meets the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the … more
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