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The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Retirement
Last Sunday, after serving for 30 years as pastor of Alice Drive Baptist Church, I announced my intention to step down once a new pastor has been found. This whole experience has been a bit unreal. First, the average pastor in North America stays … more
May 11, 2024: Public Agenda
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL Monday, May 13, at 6 p.m., Administration Building, Council Chambers, 411 Sunset … more
Guns are being stolen from cars at 3X the rate they were 10 years ago
WASHINGTON - The rate of guns stolen from cars in the U.S. has tripled over the last decade, making them the largest source of stolen guns in the country, an analysis of FBI data by the gun safety group Everytown found. The rate of stolen … more
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5 Gators sign to continue athletic careers in college at Lakewood signing day
Five Lakewood athletes had the chance to officially sign to continue their careers on Thursday. Three Gators will hit the gridiron in the fall. Tyjalek Isaac will compete at Georgia Warhawks Prep Academy, Camauri Workman is headed to Newberry, … more
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Saturday-Tuesday, May 11-14, 2024
'It's going to hurt our community if we don't get the message out': Sumter’s ‘Enough is Enough’ meets to discuss new open carry law, share solutions to save youth and community
"As a church, we cannot sit back and think because we worship on Sunday, and because we talk about this every now and then, that we've done enough. We have got to keep believing and keep trusting." Those … more
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Clarendon briefs: Artists in Bloom reception, Taste of Clarendon and more
'Artists in Bloom' reception will be held on May 14 SUMMERTON - Lake Marion Artisans will host "Artists in Bloom" throughout the month of May at the gallery, 108 Main St. A reception for the event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May … more
82% of Sumter School District teachers against 50% grade floor
The 50% quarterly grade floor debate continues among Sumter School District's Board of Trustees, but teachers are overwhelmingly against it, according to a recent survey conducted by district administration. While trustees heard a grading system … more
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Wilson Hall's Burton signs to hoop at The Citadel
Wilson Hall's Daniel Burton waited a long time for what happened on Wednesday afternoon in Nash Student Center. The Baron senior has been relentlessly committed to honing his craft. He worked tirelessly to not only improve as a basketball player, … more
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Proposed Sumter County budget does not include millage increase
The start of the 2024-25 fiscal year is coming up on July 1, and locals will soon see first reading of Sumter County's budget. The budget must pass three readings by council to become official, and the first reading will be on May 14, the second … more
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Sumterites to learn about the future of EV charging at May 13 SCDOT open house
Electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations are no longer a rare sight. And leaders in South Carolina transportation are going along with electric vehicles' growing popularity and hosting open houses throughout the state to educate … more
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Sumter Civic Chorale conductor passes baton after 10 years of singing, service
Time flies when you're having fun. The bittersweet part about it is at some point, it has to come to an end. Herbert Johnson, a Sumter native and local arts and entertainment pioneer, has devoted a decade of singing and service to the Sumter … more
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Wilson Hall junior wins Congressional Art Competition
PHOTO PROVIDED Wilson Hall junior Logan Schumacher won the Congressional Art Competition, and his artwork, a colored pencil and micron pen drawing titled "Far from Perfect," will hang in the U.S. Capitol to represent the 5th Congressional … more
Sonntag to step down from USC Sumter
After 10 years at the helm of University of South Carolina Sumter, Dean Michael Sonntag has decided to step down, effective June 30. Citing a need to spend more time with aging family members and other factors, Sonntag, 56, will enter into a … more
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BizTalk: Tropical Smoothie opens its doors in Sumter
Sumter's new Tropical Smoothie Cafe is now open. The long-vacant Checkers Drive-In burger restaurant at 1293 Broad St. in front of Walmart Supercenter was demolished late last year. The marquee sign outside the drive-in had read "Closed for … more
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Eight Gamecocks take part in late signing days at Sumter High
As the school year winds down, Sumter High hosted two signing days on Wednesday and Thursday to celebrate eight student-athletes who had the chance to continue their careers. On Wednesday, Darfirio "DC" Choice signed to play soccer at Francis … more
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What to stream this weekend: Zac Efron, Indigo Girls, 'Dark Matter,' 'Mother of the Bride'
Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White starring in the family wrestling dynasty in "The Iron Claw" and Brooke Shields playing the unwitting title role in the romantic comedy "Mother of the Bride" on … more
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Support for holding parents accountable for their children's crimes is growing in the U.S.
James Crumbley, Jennifer Crumbley, and attorneys … <span class='morelink'><a href='/stories/support-for-holding-parents-accountable-for-their-childrens-crimes-is-growing-in-the-us,415222?'>more</a></span> </div> <div class='dateline'> <span itemprop=Jamiles Lartey for The Marshall Project |
Which common college majors have the highest earning potential?
Large group of graduation caps during … <span class='morelink'><a href='/stories/which-common-college-majors-have-the-highest-earning-potential,415221?'>more</a></span> </div> <div class='dateline'> <span itemprop=Wade Zhou |
Two agencies oversee food inspection in the US, but who regulates what? It's complicated.
An employee conducting quality control on … <span class='morelink'><a href='/stories/two-agencies-oversee-food-inspection-in-the-us-but-who-regulates-what-its-complicated,415219?'>more</a></span> </div> <div class='dateline'> <span itemprop=Cassidy Grom |
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