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Crowd enjoys commemorating 70th anniversary of Briggs v. Elliott case in Summerton
The 70th anniversary of Briggs v. Elliott was commemorated on Saturday, May 18, with a parade through downtown Summerton. Individuals lined Summerton's Main Street to watch as politicians, … more
Clarendon County School District to hold evacuation, reunification drill May 28
MANNING - Keeping students, faculty and staff safe is the focus of a comprehensive safety drill that Clarendon County School District will conduct on Tuesday, May 28. Beginning at Manning High School and ending at Weldon Auditorium, the exercise … more
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Clarendon briefs: Summer feeding program, blood drive, farm tour 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 … more
Filing for Clarendon County School District board seats begins Aug. 1
MANNING - Filing for the newly districted Clarendon County School Board of Trustees will open at noon on Aug. 1, 2024, and end at noon on Aug. 15, 2024. The Clarendon County Voter Registration Office issued a public notice in early May on … more
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For some digital detox for kids, look to the latest in craft kits
Digital diversions may have us tethered to tech, but screen fatigue is real. Even my digitally native, young-millennial kids prefer printed books these days. And a recent weekend together at home had us busting out some craft kits. There might … more
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Laurence Manning's Watt signs to golf at USC Sumter
Laurence Manning's Bryson Watt didn't think he'd have the chance to play golf in college. After breaking his hip during his freshman football season, Watt wasn't sure if that opportunity would present itself. During Watt's senior year, he saw his … more
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Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: His life mattered
Mac Hammond grew up at Alice Drive Baptist Church. I don't really know much about him, but I knew his mother. I would imagine that Mac, like most boys in the '60s, got through school, liked girls, hoped to settle down one day and have a … more
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NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
The NCAA and Big Ten Conference leadership approved a $2.8 billion settlement of antitrust claims Wednesday, moving college athletics closer to some of the most sweeping changes in its history. The proposal could resolve three major antitrust … more
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MLB says robot home plate umpires unlikely for '25
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball says robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025. "We still have some technical issues," baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday at a news conference following an owners meeting. "We haven't made as … more
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Old Alderman Drug Co. area in Sumter revamp plans include retail, restaurant, beauty businesses
Downtown Sumter might be getting a new Mexican restaurant, boutique, salon and short-term housing connected to the Hyatt. During the Thursday, May 23, historic preservation design review board meeting, the board approved two requests, both made … more
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Crestwood's Ignacio, Kegler sign to continue athletic careers in college
As the school year comes to a close, every senior starts to hear the same question from family, friends, coaches and teachers: What's next? On Thursday, two Crestwood High School Knights were able to proudly proclaim, "I'm headed to the next … more
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Irises, rodeo, pickleball and aquatics all part of the weekend fun
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Farmers Market is up and running from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 22 at USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road. Grab … more
Letter to the editor: If we don't turn country around, young people won't be celebrating Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to remember and pay tribute to our fallen. This year I had the opportunity to sponsor an inscribed brick along one of the walkways at The National Museum of The Marine Corps … more
Bill requires S.C. 911 operators to be able to give CPR instructions
The American Heart Association is applauding the passage of a South Carolina policy named Telecommunicator CPR. On Monday, May 20, Gov. Henry McMaster officially signed a bill requiring all S.C. 911 operators to be trained in Telecommunicator CPR … more
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DHEC offers new communication tool for emergency professionals
COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and local partners have developed a new resource to help nonverbal, neurodivergent and non-English-speaking people better communicate with first responders during emergency … more
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Public Agenda, May 25, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. SUMTER CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Tuesday, … more
Around Town: May 25, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Around Town, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Around Town in subject line. Refresh your driving skills and knowledge. The award-winning AARP Smart Driver four-hour course not only updates … more
Committee wants input on Sumter area transportation needs
The public has a chance to provide input to Sumter area transportation officials on revisions to the 2024-25 Unified Planning Work Program and on revisions to the 2024-33 Sumter Area Transportation Improvement Program. The Unified Planning Work … more
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USC seeks oral narrators from Sumter to feature in 'Forest to Furniture' exhibit
Sharing is caring - in any capacity, but especially when it comes to history. To share stories of a life once lived years, decades and even centuries ago shows the utmost care for how far we've come and how far we have to go. If you're looking to … more
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Crowd enjoys Taste at the Gardens during Sumter Iris Festival
What a way to kick off the annual Iris Festival. Taste at the Gardens on Thursday night, May 23, gave attendees a taste of what's to come for the annual three-day festival, from delicious bites - ranging from savory barbecue to sweet cotton candy … more
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