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Letter to the editor: Who do some countries want in White House for next 4 years?
Put your hatred aside and think... Who do you think Iran, China, North Korea, Hamas, Hezbollah, etc., want to see in the White House for another four years? If you think our enemies want Trump in there, you haven't been watching the last 3 1/2 … more
Reflections by Sammy Way: Historic Sumter landmark demolished in 1962
Reflections revisits an event marking the removal of an old Sumter landmark, a 226-foot-tall smokestack, once located on South Main Street. The stack was struck by lightning and subsequently became a hazard to the buildings it once served. The … more
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GERALDINE KNOX
Geraldine Knox, daughter of Lizzie Knox Neely and the late Simon Jenkins, was born July 8, 1953, in Sumter. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Geraldine received her elementary … more
DEBORAH CAMILLA BILLIE WILSON
Mrs. Deborah Camilla Billie Wilson, 73, of 893 Club Lane, Sumter, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 10, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be … more
McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices
McDonald's plans to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers' frustration with high prices. The deal would let customers get a four-piece McNugget, small … more
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Police conclude investigation into suicide of Boeing whistleblower
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former Boeing manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker and was found dead after several days of depositions in South Carolina took his own life, … more
Sumter police investigating fatal stabbing on Broad Street
Sumter Police Department has launched an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred Friday morning. Officers responded to a domestic-related stabbing before 3 a.m. on May 17 on Broad … more
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Trucks are rolling across a new U.S. pier into Gaza. But challenges remain to getting enough aid in
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip rolled across a newly built U.S. pier and into the besieged enclave for the first time Friday as Israeli restrictions on … more
Man convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer sentenced to 30 years
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison. Judge … more
Judge says South Carolina can enforce 6-week abortion ban amid dispute over when a heartbeat begins
COLUMBIA (AP) — A state judge has ruled that South Carolina can continue to enforce a ban on nearly all abortions around six weeks after conception as an appeal continues on what exactly … more
Trump heads to Minnesota to campaign after attending his son Barron's Florida high school graduation
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will head to Minnesota on a day off from his hush money trial for a Republican fundraiser Friday night in a traditionally Democratic state … more
PHOTOS: East Clarendon and Scott's Branch take part in SCHSL 1A state track and field championships
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Next Level Athletics caps off spring with track meet, looks ahead to fun summer
Spring is starting to wind down for Next Level Athletics, but Rip Ripley’s group has been busy. The Sumter Speed track program will have its final meet of the season on Friday at Wilson Hall, … more
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Kim's sister denies North Korea has supplied weapons to Russia
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again denied Friday that her country has exported any weapons to Russia, as she labeled outside speculation … more
Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
It was Lainey Wilson 's night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards. "I've been in Nashville … more
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Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, knock out power in Texas and Louisiana
HOUSTON (AP) — Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and … more
Dear Abby, May 17, 2024: Widowed spouse makes plea to all living partners
DEAR ABBY: Today I ironed and folded my late husband's lucky fishing shirt and placed it into a box going to Goodwill. Continuing with the task, I matched up 14 pairs of my good merino wool socks, … more
Get creative, get involved in Sumter's art community
Sumter's arts and entertainment community is always looking for fresh, new faces to add to carry on its creative legacy. If you're looking for a place to stretch your artistic talents, then try these local organizations on for size. Sumter Civic … more
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Private road work, downtown development, penny tax, dilapidated homes have all been on city, county agendas in the past month
Both the City of Sumter and Sumter County have had dense meeting agendas during the last month, discussing topics ranging from private road maintenance to development. Here are some of the main headlines: County leaders consider making private … more
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Sumter County, city have rules regarding political signs
As candidates work to keep their names on the ballots at both the local and state levels ahead of the primaries, locals may see an increase in political signage throughout the area. Did you know that the City of Sumter and Sumter County have … more
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