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Extreme heat drives up food prices. Just how bad will it get?
Sometimes climate change appears where you least expect it — like the grocery store. Food prices have climbed 25 percent over the past four years, and Americans have been shocked by the growing … more
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'Behind the 8 ball': How research is trying to catch up on cannabis and kids
About one-third of 12th graders across the country reported using marijuana over the past year, according to a study released March 12 .  During that same period, about 11% of 12th-grade … more
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East Clarendon's Whitlock signs with Francis Marion acrobatics, tumbling team
East Clarendon senior Hallie Whitlock has always had a passion for dance and gymnastics. She started working with KFA Dance and Gymnastics when she was just 6 years old and was an inaugural member of … more
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1 killed in pedestrian-vehicle wreck on U.S. 521 in Sumter
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wreck involving a pedestrian that occurred along U.S. 521 on Friday morning, May 10. Michael Young, 34, of Sumter, was pronounced dead on … 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
Japanese automaker Honda reports booming profit on sales growth, weak yen
TOKYO (AP) — Honda's profit for the fiscal year through March jumped 70% as vehicle sales grew and a weak yen buoyed overseas earnings, the Japanese automaker reported Friday. Annual profit at … more
Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
NEW YORK (AP) — Target confirmed Friday that it won't carry Pride Month merchandise at all stories this spring after the discount retailer experienced backlash and lower sales over its … more
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ANNIE R. DUBOSE
Annie R. DuBose, 97, beloved wife of the late Carl C. DuBose, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Robert D. Ross Sr. and Katie Boykin Ross. Annie … more
ERNEST HOPKINS SR.
Ernest Hopkins Sr., 86, widower of Dorothy Ballard Hopkins and son of the late Purdy Hopkins and Irene Robinson Hopkins, was born on Oct. 6, 1937, in Pinewood. He departed this life on Friday, May … more
SUSAN MAE JACKSON WILLIS
Susan Mae Jackson Willis, 85, widow of Stephen Willis and daughter of the late Louis Gamble and Thelma Jackson Quashie, was born on March 20, 1939, in Sumter. She departed this life on Wednesday, May … more
PATRICIA ANN JACOBS
Patricia Ann Jacobs, 63, daughter of the late Charlie Jacobs and Catherine Sinkler Jacobs, was born on Dec. 30, 1960, in Sumter.  She departed this life on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Prisma Health … more
1 lawmaker stops South Carolina health care consolidation bill that had overwhelming support
COLUMBIA (AP) — A bill that would have consolidated six South Carolina heath care agencies and was overwhelmingly passed by both chambers of the General Assembly died on the session's final day … more
EDWARD NELSON
Edward Nelson, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Columbia. Chapel service will be held at noon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Clarendon Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Dukes St., in Summerton. … more
Dear Abby, May 10, 2024: Father tells daughter she shares blame for divorce
DEAR ABBY : I am the 18-year-old daughter (and third child) of parents who are going through a divorce after being together for 36 years. I need your insight on this because I am unsure. My father … more
Learn about Sumter's history at Backcountry Springtime, explore a farm on Ag+Art Tour and find plenty of antiques this weekend
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Farmers Market is up and running from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 22 at USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road. Grab … more
EARTHA WILLIAMS
Eartha Williams, 64, widow of Ernest Williams, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Born in Sumter County on Feb. 4, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Marion … more
East Clarendon golf finishes 5th at 1A state tournament
The East Clarendon golf team traveled to Hartsville Country Club on Tuesday and put on quite the show. As a team, the Wolverines finished fifth with a team score of 347, missing out on fourth by just … more
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Technology crushing human creativity? Apple's new iPad ad has struck a nerve online
NEW YORK (AP) — A newly released ad promoting Apple's new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online. The ad, which was released by the tech giant Tuesday, shows a hydraulic press crushing just … more
The Biden-Netanyahu relationship is strained like never before. Can the two leaders move forward?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have long managed a complicated relationship, but they're running out of space to maneuver as their views on … more
REV. EARTHER McCLOUD-JOE
The Rev. Earther McCloud-Joe, daughter of the late Sam Baker Sr. and Lucile Muldrow Baker, was born on March 24, 1939, in Sumter. She was called home on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Funeral services will … more
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