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Crowd enjoys annual Homegrown concert to benefit nonprofit
The Thursday, May 2, installment of Homegrown, the annual concert series benefitting The Sounds of Grace, a local musical nonprofit, was held at Sumter Opera House. more
2-time NASCAR champ visits airmen at Shaw
Two-time NASCAR champion Joey Logano visited Shaw Air Force Base on Tuesday, May 7, ahead of the 65th Coca-Cola 600 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26. The day consisted of learning about the … more
Ivey pitches Lady Gamecocks to District 5 title game, wins Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week
The Sumter High softball team played for the SCHSL 5A District 5 title on Wednesday. The biggest reason was the right arm of Lillie Ivey. Ivey spent her season trying to get back to full strength after suffering an injury last spring. She slowly … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter had 2 pavilions for activities, entertainment
Reflections revisits two pavilions once located at Second Mill (Sunset Lake) and Pocalla Springs. Webster's Dictionary defines a pavilion as a building or part of a building often partly opened and highly ornamented used for entertainment, exhibits … more
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We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. How do you stop doomscrolling in bed?
Like many of us, Jessica Peoples has heard the warnings about excessive screen time at night. Still, she estimates spending 30 to 60 minutes on her phone before going to sleep, mostly scrolling through social media. "Recently, I've been trying to … more
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Family, friends gather to celebrate Brent Garcia's 22nd birthday at Sumter's Missing Memorial
Since the disappearance of Brent Garcia on Dec. 26, 2020, his loved ones have become unwavering advocates for missing persons, and their recent celebration of his birthday serves as a reminder of their commitment to keep his memory alive until they … more
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Senior spotlight on Sumter High School scholars
Four Sumter High School seniors in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) academic program are recognized as AVID scholars at Monday's Sumter school board meeting. All will be attending college next year … more
Myson's Tires on Guignard Drive in Sumter closes
A longstanding Sumter business on South Guignard Drive with a well-known name, which was not actually its real name, has closed. Confused? Don't be. Myson's Tires, 1200 S. Guignard Drive, shut down operations Tuesday, May 7, and a paint and body … more
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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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