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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 |
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
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