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Taste of Clarendon a success
Taste of Clarendon returned on Thursday, May 16, giving residents a chance to enjoy some delicious food and drink while enjoying the company of others. The event held at John C. Land III Landing on … more
Sumter downtown venue hosts women empowerment panel
In a celebration of womanhood and maternal bonds, The Culture Project hosted an all-women brunch and panel discussion on Saturday, May 11, in honor of Mother's Day. The event, held at The Main Room in downtown Sumter, brought together women from … more
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East Clarendon, Scott's Branch compete in SCHSL 1A state meet
The East Clarendon and Scott's Branch track and field teams traveled to Spring Valley for the SCHSL 1A state meet on Thursday. The Wolverines' top finish came in the throws, where they had three boys take part in the discus. Jordan Wright … more
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SCDNR to conduct courtesy boat inspections Memorial Day weekend
In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Memorial Day weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings including from 10 a.m. to noon … more
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$3.5 million in general obligation bonds to cover requests from Sumter sheriff's office, other departments
Sumter County's budget ordinance passed first reading on Tuesday, May 14, and with that, council also approved first reading of an ordinance to authorize $3.5 million in general obligation bonds to cover requests from departments including the … more
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Sumter Iris Festival will bloom into Swan Lake on May 23
It's the smell of the fresh flowers, the tickling of the cool grass and the sweet sounds of a good time in Sumter, and it all can be found at the annual Iris Festival next weekend. As the oldest continuous festival in South Carolina for more than … more
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Sumter, Manning mayors sign National Safe Boating Week proclamations
National Safe Boating Week runs May 18-24. To mark and recognize the importance of boating safely by the residents of Sumter and Manning, Mayors David P. Merchant (Sumter) and Mayor Julia A. Nelson (Manning) have signed … more
Parents point out irregularities with Sumter High track and field program
Sumter High School track and field team parents are upset about the direction of the program and the lack of action from administration to remedy coaches' behavior and a lack of discipline by the student-athletes. The husband of an assistant … more
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U.S., international volunteer doctors trapped in Gaza hospital by Israeli assault
CAIRO (AP) — The 35 American and other international doctors came to Gaza in volunteer teams to help one of the territory's few hospitals still functioning. They brought suitcases full of … more
South Carolina editorial roundup: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Index-Journal May 14 Setting sail with state legislature Primary elections are just around the corner. Given how this year's legislative session ended, it might be a good time to assess how well your lawmakers did. Or didn't. What South … more
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
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