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Sumterite celebrates a century
BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM From left, Ron Show, Janet Snow, Cheryl Papucci and Robert Snow celebrate Janet's 100th birthday at a celebration event at First Assembly of God on Saturday. Janet turned 100 on Friday, May 10, and lives with her … more
Sumterites dig good drinks, good vibes at Hippie Fest
Flower power was in full bloom as Sumterites turned out to the annual Sumter Microbrew Hippie Fest on Friday, May 10, in downtown Sumter. Hosted by Palmetto Optimist Club, the annual event featured 10 locations throughout Main Street with … more
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Sumter, Lee organizations participate in record-breaking year for Midlands Gives
Another year, another dollar to support local nonprofits. Central Carolina Community Foundation is coming off the heels of another record-breaking year after raising more than $4 million to support 574 South Carolina nonprofits through the annual … more
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Soil and Water Conservation District commissioner position to be filled in the 2024 general election
STAFF REPORT The Sumter County Soil and Water Conservation District will have one district commissioner position on the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election ballot. Conservation district commissioners are non-salaried officials. The election of … more
Members of Sumter County Council push for exact compliance with rules of order
Sumter County council members spent a significant amount of the April 23 council meeting discussing Robert's Rules of Order, pointing out past moments of potential non-compliance, adding that not following the rules of order can be disadvantageous … more
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Wednesday-Friday, May 15, 2024
Lee Academy softball has roller coaster weekend in SCISA 2A state tourney
The Lee Academy softball team had an up-and-down spring. The young Lady Cavs battled the weather and got out to a sluggish start. They were starting to find their groove late in the season, winning three straight games during a stretch after … more
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Kevin Newman's 2-run single in 9th gives Diamondbacks 6-5 victory over Reds
PHOENIX (AP) - Kevin Newman's two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning capped a four-hit night and gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a 6-5 victory over the reeling Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Newman had a pair of doubles and a single … more
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3 of 15 S.C. Fire Academy graduates are from Sumter
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation's South Carolina Fire Academy graduated 15 recruits on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from its eight-week firefighter candidate school in Columbia. These firefighters underwent a 320-hour … more
A springboard to the future: USC Sumter unveils campus Science Building after renovations
A decade process was worth the wait, as University of South Carolina Sumter held a grand reopening and donor recognition ceremony for its Science Building on Monday. A total of $10.9 million went into the renovation project as the college now … more
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USC opens brain health clinic in Sumter
The University of South Carolina Brain Health Network opened its brain health clinic in Sumter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 13. In partnership with Prisma Health, the clinic along with others across the state is designed to help … more
S.C. legislative session ends with approval to open carry, denial of hate crime bill
Thursday, May 9, marked the end of the 2024 regular session of the South Carolina General Assembly. Items that did not pass include a hate crimes bill, a proposal permitting medical marijuana use, liquor stores being open on Sundays and expansion … more
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Thomas Sumter softball grows during 2-2 run in SCISA 3A state tournament
Thomas Sumter hasn't played varsity softball since 2019, so when the Lady Generals punched their tickets to the SCISA 3A state playoffs, head coach David Porter was just happy to be there. Once TSA got there, however, they wanted to do more than … more
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Biden and Trump agree on presidential debates on June 27 and in September
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates in June and September — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN — … more
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Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port
BALTIMORE (AP) — The cargo ship Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore and yet again shortly before it slammed into the Francis Key Bridge … more
Survey finds 8,000 women a month got abortion pills despite their states' bans or restrictions
Thousands of women in states with abortion bans and restrictions are receiving abortion pills in the mail from states that have laws protecting prescribers, a new report shows. Tuesday's release of … more
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ARTRELL H. WASHINGTON
MANNING — Artrell H. Washington, 74, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at her residence, 907 Berry St., Manning. She was born Nov. 26, 1949, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Rev. Noisby and Lease … more
THOMAS G. BREWER SR.
MANNING — Thomas G. Brewer Sr., 94, widower of Betty Dean Lynch Brewer, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born Sept. 4, 1929, in Manning, he was a son of the … more
PHOTOS: Clarendon Hall softball hosts Colleton Prep for SCISA 2A championship series opener
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Clarendon Hall rides 5-run 2nd to win over Colleton Prep in Game 1 of SCISA 2A championship series
Clarendon Hall is no stranger to the pressure of playing in the SCISA state softball championships. This week marks the fourth-consecutive championship appearance for the Lady Saints as they face off … more
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