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1 in custody after non-fatal shooting into Sumter home
Deputies with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested one after shots were fired into an occupied home on May 17. Dispatch received a call regarding a civil disturbance with shots fired at … more
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Sumter officers on scene after North Purdy Street incident
Sumter police officers are currently on scene of an incident that occured Monday afternoon. Sumter Police Department did not confirm the incident but stated the North Purdy Street, which is … more
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Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New York slips in what it … more
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Dear Abby, May 19, 2024: Husband's volatile temper worsens after he loses job
DEAR ABBY: When my husband, "Wayne," and I were dating 15 years ago, he would occasionally get angry and stalk off or bust a bag of chips, but after I gave him time alone, he'd be back like nothing … more
Taiwan is selling more to the U.S. than China in major shift away from Beijing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether it's tapioca balls or computer chips, Taiwan is stretching toward the United States and away from China — the world's No. 2 economy that threatens to take the … more
MADD, S.C. Dept. of Probation, Parole and Pardon announce new DUI law
  Beginning Monday, May 19, the "All Offender Law" will go into effect. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) South Carolina and the … more
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Lakewood, Crestwood, Sumter High, Lee Central take part in state track meets
The tri-county was busy on Friday and Saturday in the SCHSL state track and field meets. Lakewood and Crestwood traveled to Lower Richland on Friday for the 3A meet, while Sumter High was at Spring … more
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KATHERINE EMMALEAN ABRAMS
Katherine Emmalean Abrams, 78, wife of Leslie Doyle Abrams, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, after a valiant fight with cancer. Emmalean, as she was affectionately known to her family, was … more
REBECCA SUEANN JONES
Rebecca Sueann Jones, 63, died Thursday, May 16, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Jones and Elaine George Jones. … more
ERNEST JAMES PORTER SR.
Ernest James Porter Sr., 102, widower of Rosa Lee Levon Porter and Hattie M. Porter, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sumter. Born in Sumter on March 27, … more
BRYANT LEE THOMAS
Mr. Bryant Lee Thomas, 45, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey. He was born on Thursday, Aug. 31, 1978. The family will receive visitors from 4 … more
Saturday-Tuesday, May 18-21, 2024
Enjoy the Palmetto Pickle Music Festival, find Greek food specialties, be part of Black Expo Columbia and more this weekend
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
Dear Abby, May 18, 2024: Woman pays high emotional cost trying to help mother
DEAR ABBY: My mom always catered to my dad when I was growing up. I was left to pretty much raise myself. Their drinking and social life were their priorities. I ended up pregnant at 16 and married to an abusive 21-year-old man, and I was divorced … more
Walton-Newman
EASTOVER - Corie Lorraine Walton and James Tyler Newman Jr., both of Sumter, were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Magnolia Way Venue. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wade Walton Jr., and the … more
McLeod Health Clarendon honors volunteers with luncheon, awards
The volunteers who donate their time and talents to make a difference at McLeod Health Clarendon were celebrated Thursday, April 25, during a luncheon at the hospital in honor of National Volunteer Week. The McLeod Health Clarendon Volunteer … more
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70 years ago, school integration was a dream many believed could actually happen. It hasn't
WASHINGTON - Seventy years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled separating children in schools by race was unconstitutional. On paper, that decision - the fabled Brown v. Board of Education, taught in most American classrooms - still … more
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Spencer named SCDOT commissioner representing 5th Congressional District
Sumterite Curtis M. Spencer was recently named a South Carolina Department of Transportation commissioner representing the 5th Congressional District. According to a news release from SCDOT, Spencer works in real estate with … more
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The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: The banker
In one small town lived an unusual banker. He was known for taking chances on people. His bank didn't run on committees or send decisions to Charlotte; he'd make a loan at the lunch counter of the drugstore. It didn't matter if you needed $500 or … more
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'We're going to put on the show of our lives': Director of ‘Bull Street’ returns to Summerton to encourage attendance of upcoming feature film
There is an infectious charm to small towns. Whether it's the close-knit community or the wholesome hospitality or the rich history embedded in each nook and cranny of its town line, small towns pack a big punch when it comes to making an … more
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