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CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting "vampire facial" procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases … more
Nicole Kidman, who 'makes movies better,' gets AFI Life Achievement Award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Morgan Freeman spoke the words, but pretty much everyone who took the stage at the presentation of the AFI Life Achievement Award agreed: " Nicole Kidman. She makes movies … more
LEON JONES
Leon Jones, 79, died on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. He was born on Thursday, March 15, 1945.  Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced at … more
Dear Abby, April 29, 2024: A few siblings bear brunt of caring for aging father
DEAR ABBY: I am one of the younger children of eight. One sister is deceased, which leaves seven of us to care for our father, who has had dementia since our mother passed. The four oldest are … more
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week after the release of her 11th album, "The Tortured Poets Department." The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, … more
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Former Sumter High standout Watts signs with New York Jets
Former Sumter High defensive lineman Eric Watts is headed to the Big Apple. After a standout career at UConn, Watts signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets after the conclusion of … more
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Dear Abby, April 28, 2024: Frightened wife is tired of living a lie at home
DEAR ABBY: I have been deceiving my husband for a couple of months and can't figure out how to come clean. I feel like a terrible person. We have been married 17 years, and during the first four or … more
PHOTOS: East Clarendon softball hosts Clarendon Hall
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Editorial cartoon: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Dear Abby, April 27, 2024: Newlyweds butt heads over career and family choices
DEAR ABBY: I am a teacher. I have a young son, and I love being off when he is out for school holidays and spending summers together. I feel I have the best of both worlds. I recently married a woman who is 14 years younger than me and is also a … more
Letter to the editor: Problems with dirt roads could be helped with penny tax
I read with interest the article on the many dirt roads in Sumter County. I can understand the complexity of the program of maintaining those dirt roads. But those who live on those roads pay taxes also, and something should be done other than … more
Surging auto insurance rates squeeze drivers, fuel inflation
NEW YORK - Relentlessly rising auto insurance rates are squeezing car owners and stoking inflation. Auto insurance rates rose 2.6% in March and are up 22% from a year ago. Premium costs have been marching steadily higher since 2022, even as … more
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Clarendon poultry farm receives $140k grant
COLUMBIA - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced on Monday, April 22, that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding more than 700 clean-energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and … more
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Summer Movie Guide: What's in theaters and streaming in May and June
LOS ANGELES - Are you ready for some movies this summer? There will be action-adventure, romance, horror, franchises and anniversary re-releases of some of your favorites in theaters and on streaming services from May through June. You just have to … more
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About 1 in 4 U.S. adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
WASHINGTON - About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who are not yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income, an AARP survey finds. About 1 in 4 have no retirement … more
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Letter to the editor: Finding a primary care physician is difficult in our country
Finding a primary care physician (PCP), i.e., general internist who cares for medical problems of adult patients, usually over age 18, or a family physician who cares for medical problems in children and adults, is quite difficult in our community … more
Lola would be a great addition to any family
Lola is a 3-year-old, brown female bully mix. Lola has been spayed and is current on vaccinations. She tested positive for heartworms so she would need to continue treatment once adopted. Lola weighs about 50 pounds. She is extremely friendly, loves … more
Bob needs a family that will help him be more confident
Bob is a 1-year-old, brown tabby, male domestic shorthair cat. Bob is current on all age-appropriate shots, has been neutered and tested negative for Feline Leukemia and AIDs. He seems to get along with other cats. Bob is rather shy at first and … more
City of Sumter gets $1,500 donation from Duke Energy for litter efforts, celebrates Earth Day with community cleanup
The City of Sumter received a $1,500 donation from Duke Energy for the city's litter prevention program, according to the city's Facebook page. The money will be used to enhance community cleanup projects and promote a trash-free … more
South Carolina editorial roundup: Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Post and Courier April 23 If S.C. is running out of power, we shouldn't be paying data centers to move here The proposal to eliminate South Carolina's still-new consumer protections and greenlight a massive new natural gas plant near … more
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