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Pro tips turn guacamole from meh to great for Cinco de Mayo and beyond
Americans have been having a love affair with avocados in recent years. Especially in guacamole. According to the California Avocado Commission, some 81 million pounds of avocados are consumed in the U.S. during Cinco de Mayo, the annual … more
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'Boop the Snoot' to get all your pet grooming needs met in Manning
Welcome to Boop the Snoot, where pampering furry friends from nose to tail is a snootful delight! Boop the Snoot, at 325 S. Mill St. in Manning, opened its doors on Jan. 31, 2024, with Cheryl Miller and her husband, Pete. After working in … more
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Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout
WASHINGTON - The last thing standing between Ashnaelle Bijoux and her college dream is the FAFSA form - a financial aid application that's supposed to help students go to college, but is blocking her instead. She has tried to submit it over and … more
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Faceless people, invisible hands: New Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operations
FORT LIBERTY, N.C. - The video is unsettling, with haunting images of faceless people, fire and soldiers. The voiceover is a cascade of recognizable historical voices as the screen pulses cryptic messages touting the power of words, ideas and … more
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Column from Alice Drive Baptist the Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Storms
Trivia question: What place on Earth has more thunderstorms than any other? Answer: The Tampa Bay area in Florida. As the crow flies, it is 48 miles from the ranch to Tampa. We get our fair share of thunderstorms. As people say, in the summer, … more
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Sumter County leaders consider addressing need for private road work with special tax districts
Sumter County officials continue to seek out ways to address the needs of residents living on private roads that are in poor condition, and the most recent strategy that shows some promise is the creation of special tax districts. County … more
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Tri-county nonprofits among record-breaking 600-plus to participate in annual Midlands Gives Day on May 7
It's the gift that keeps on giving, and you get to join in on the fun. Central Carolina Community Foundation will kick off its annual 18-hour online giving event, Midlands Gives, on Tuesday, May 7. A record-breaking 607 nonprofits, according … more
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Committee plans fish fry to support Pleasant Grove School renovation project
ALCOLU - Enjoy a plate of fried fish to help fund the restoration of a historic school in Clarendon County later this month. The Pleasant Grove Restoration Project Committee will host its annual fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, May 18, from noon … more
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Proposed city of Sumter budget does not include millage increase
July 1, the day on which the city budget must go into effect, is fast approaching, so City of Sumter officials are deep in preparation and have not proposed any millage increase so far. During the Tuesday, April 30, budget workshop, City Manager … more
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Sumter Microbrew Festival returns with 'groovy twist' on May 10
Sumter Microbrew Festival is "far out" in every sense, except on the calendar -- it's a few days away! The highly anticipated festival, coined Hippie Fest for its tie-dyed hues, will return May 10 with a groovy twist in downtown Sumter. The … more
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Next fiscal year's proposed budget, teacher input on 50% grade floor before Sumter school board Monday
First reading on next fiscal year's budget, teacher survey input on a longtime 50% grading floor in the district and a code of conduct update all headline Sumter school board's meeting on Monday. An open enrollment update and public participation … more
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Duke Energy donates to Sumter Green
Quinetta Buterbaugh with Duke Energy presented a check to members of the Sumter Green Board of Trustees to support Sumter Green's mission of beautifying Sumter. The money was used for one of Sumter's entryways, which have new signs. PHOTO … more
Reflections by Sammy Way: Morris College opened in 1908 as Sumter's 1st college
Reflections revisits Morris College and discusses the opportunities it offered to Black children in the Sumter community. "The Negro State Baptist Convention of South Carolina founded the college in 1908. For many years, it has contributed much to … more
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Wilson Hall's Griffin commands circle on way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week
Wilson Hall senior Talan Griffin had an extra burden placed on her shoulders this spring. After Amberly Way, who served as the program's ace during a run of three consecutive state titles, graduated, the Lady Barons needed a new pitcher to step … more
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Defense sinks Sumter High in 6-0 loss to River Bluff
One miscue proved to be too much when the Sumter High baseball team hosted River Bluff on Thursday. With their backs against the wall, an error allowed the Gators to put up a crooked number in the fifth inning, handing the Gamecocks a 6-0 defeat, … more
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Former Lakewood standout Johnson looks to make most of his opportunity in New York
When former Lakewood star Tyreek Johnson sits and reflects on his football career, it's still pretty astounding that he's reached this point. The defensive lineman tore his labrum during his senior year with the Gators, so when he joined the … more
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REGION TRACK ROUNDUP: Lakewood boys win region title, girls finish as runners-up
The Lakewood and Crestwood track teams ran in the Region VI-3A meet on Wednesday at Camden. The Gators claimed the region crown for the second-straight season with 175 team points, while the CHS boys finished as runners-up with 110. The LHS girls … more
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Editorial cartoon: Saturday, May 4, 2024
An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — With the midday sun blazing, an experimental orange and white F-16 fighter jet launched with a familiar roar that is a hallmark of U.S. airpower. But the … more
Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration, saying they are concerned … more
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