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Reflections by Sammy Way: 82 years of history - a look at Iris Festivals past
Sumter will celebrate its 82nd Iris Festival at Swan Lake Iris Gardens this Memorial Day weekend, with thousands expected to visit the gardens to enjoy good music, food, family friendly events and the blooming of the Japanese irises. Here we take a … more
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Top recent storylines from Sumter School District
1. BOARD TO NOT SEEK MILLAGE INCREASE FROM COUNTY For the first time in numerous years, Sumter School District and its board of trustees will not pursue a millage increase from Sumter County Council. According to district Chief Financial … more
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Debunking the myth of personal learning styles
When educators read scholarly research on the brain, there is always the potential for misinterpretation. In the field of Mind, Brain, and Education research-informed teaching, these errors are called "neuromyths," defined by the Organization for … more
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Predictions call for busy hurricane season
This hurricane season may turn out to be "extremely active," according to initial outlooks released in April. Colorado State University's tropical meteorology project releases the first widely used forecast for the season each spring. This year, … more
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Sumter's Shot Pouch Greenway recognized by explorer Mullikin of South Carolina 7
Shot Pouch Greenway, the more than 3-mile paved pedestrian trail running from Dillon Park to Swan Lake Iris Gardens, was a $4 million project made possible through a previous Penny for Progress initiative and had a grand opening at the very … more
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Communication technology makes life easier for high school pitchers, catchers
Baseball is a sport that is often accused of being incapable of keeping up with the times. America's pastime hasn't been keen on integrating technology, especially at the high school level. Apps like GameChanger became a life-saver for people … more
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Former Baron Sears feeling right at home with the A's
For most of his professional life, JP Sears was a bit of a nomad. After starring at Wilson Hall and The Citadel, Sears was drafted by the Seattle Mariners and quickly traded to the New York Yankees. He lived the life of a minor leaguer, slowly … more
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Sumter School District's Seamless Summer provides meals for children
The Seamless Summer Option, Summer Feeding Program, allows school food authorities to provide free, nutritious meals and snacks to children 18 years of age or younger during summer vacation periods. A person 19 years of age and over with a mental or … more
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S.C.'s top delinquent taxpayers paid $12.3M in 2023
Hundreds of South Carolina's top delinquent taxpayers paid the state more than $12.3 million in 2023 after their debts were listed online, an increase of almost $4 million over the previous year's payments. During the past four years, delinquent … more
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Sumter has 5 free spray parks to help stay cool in the heat
Summer is hot in the South, but Sumter offers five spray parks to take the kiddos to cool off. These spray parks open Memorial Day weekend, and all are free: - Crosswell Park, corner of Lafayette Drive and Yeadon Street; - … more
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The Sumter Item is working to keep you informed by customizing news to your needs
We've received a great response from the first editions of The Sumter Item Impact, and we're excited about the future of this newspaper that reaches more than 28,000 each month - more than any other regularly printed product in Sumter … more
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Social Security Matters: When should we claim Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I am almost 63 and my husband will be 61 soon, and we are looking to see when our best time would be to start our Social Security benefits. We would like to know if one of us qualifies for benefits from a previous marriage from 1984 to … more
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Sumter County precincts: June 25, 2024, runoff election
There are two early voting centers for the June Primary election: - Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main St., Room 114 and Room 211 - Delaine Elementary School, 5355 Cane Savannah Road, Wedgefield Early voting for the primaries begins May … more
Innovation on wheels: District debuts mobile units for 21st-century learning
Technology is changing the way children learn, and two mobile STEM-related buses are helping to drive the future of science and math education in Sumter School District. This school year the district has unveiled the Pilgrim's Mobile STEM … more
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The Sumter Item Impact: May / June 2024
Check out the May / June 2024 issue of The Sumter Item Impact
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Sizzlin' summer camps in Sumter about to start
School is almost out, so prepare to scream and shout as summer camps for kids of all ages begin to pop up across town. From thrilling outdoor adventures to creative art experiences and everything in between, Sumter's summer camps will have it all … more
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The Sumter Item to host 2nd-annual The Bobbys in June
Sumter continues to produce thrilling matchups and student-athletes when it comes to high school sports, and The Sumter Item will continue celebrating them with the second-annual Espy Awards-style program, The Bobbys. Inspired by ESPN's sports … more
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Sumter community celebrates the best it has to offer
The Sumter Item hosted its annual Best of Sumter red carpet winners' celebration gala on Tuesday, April 30, at Sumter Original Brewery. More than 500 winners, their co-workers, community leaders, friends and colleagues gathered to support all the … more
Students learn life skills through gardening, raising chickens at school
In schools throughout Sumter School District, students are growing life skills by growing plants. In six schools in the district, student-run gardens exist, giving classes an opportunity to work with their hands and see visible, long-term results of … more
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