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Jennifer Rena Swinton, 64, daughter of Juanita Fortune Swinton and the late James Alvin Swinton, was born on July 20, 1959, in Washington, D.C. She departed this life on Monday, June 17, 2024, …
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6/19/24 10:52 AM
Today’s edition of The Sumter Item will be delivered tomorrow, Thursday, June 20, instead of today due to the U.S. Postal Service being closed today for the Juneteenth holiday. There is no mail …
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Staff Report |
6/19/24 09:31 AM
ABOARD THE USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER IN THE RED SEA (AP) — The combat markings emblazoned on the F/A-18 fighter jet tell the story: 15 missiles and six drones, painted in black just below the …
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6/19/24 09:29 AM
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces …
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6/19/24 09:22 AM
A racoon found near Riggs and Plowden Mill roads in Sumter tested positive for rabies according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). One …
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STAFF REPORT |
6/19/24 09:05 AM
PHOTOS BY STAFF SGT. GERARDINE CADET-SMITH
U.S. Army Central celebrated Juneteenth at Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base on Wednesday, June 18. Col. Brigadier General Ty Seidule, U.S. Army …
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6/19/24 08:36 AM
The mailings promised "Life Without Pain!" via stem cell injections or IVs administered in a patient's own home. The allure was obvious: more than 20% of U.S. adults endure chronic pain.
The flyers invited Iowans to free dinners across the state. …
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By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH
Associated Press | 6/19/24 06:00 AM
Associated Press | 6/19/24 06:00 AM
One in four older adults in the U.S. will fall each year, putting them at risk of injury, broken bones and even death.
Falls are a growing public health concern as the country's population sees record numbers of people turn 65 - now and in the …
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By DEVI SHASTRI
AP Health Writer | 6/19/24 06:00 AM
AP Health Writer | 6/19/24 06:00 AM
The state Department of Employment and Workforce and S.C. Works will be hosting a resource event and job fair for veterans and the general public in Sumter on Tuesday, July 9.
Attendees will be able to visit with employers, community service …
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BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com |
6/19/24 06:00 AM
Kalaiyah Rhodes-Dingle, who attends Lemira Elementary School, was honored by the Sumter Elks Lodge for winning the state-level essay competition with her essay on "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me." Her essay also won second place in the entire …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
Erin Fox has tracked drug shortages for more than 20 years, and she sees no easy solutions for what has become a record run.
Total active shortages hit an all-time high of 323 in this year's first quarter, according to the University of Utah Drug …
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By TOM MURPHY
Associated Press | 6/19/24 06:00 AM
Associated Press | 6/19/24 06:00 AM
Duke Energy awarded the City of Manning a $15,000 Emergency Preparedness Grant to help the city be resilient and prepared for disasters.
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
Everyone is invited to join Let's Read Clarendon for its community event on Wednesday, June 19, celebrating Juneteenth.
Summer Jam Fest in the Park will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Walker Gamble Park, 2158 Walker Gamble Road, New …
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By MELANIE SMITH
melanie@theitem.com | 6/19/24 06:00 AM
melanie@theitem.com | 6/19/24 06:00 AM
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Government officials would be infringing on religious freedom if they were to restrict the Catholic Church's work serving migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border, says a top U.S. bishop.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) - George Washington never did cut down the cherry tree, despite the famous story to the contrary, but he did pack away quite a few bottles of the fruit at his Mount Vernon home.
Dozens of bottles of cherries and berries - …
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By MATTHEW BARAKAT
Associated Press | 6/19/24 06:00 AM
Associated Press | 6/19/24 06:00 AM
On Nov. 7, 2024, if Jesus shows God 7,000 believers in America causing God's culminating judgment against America to "Passover" America on Nov. 7 the same way "10" would have saved Sodom and Gomorrah, Satan's "second beast" in America (Trinitarian …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
The June primary season is another reminder that S.C. must end its most archaic election practice - the runoff.
S.C. should employ instant runoff voting (IRV) (also called "ranked-choice voting") to eliminate dragging voters and volunteers back …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
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Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces:
- Sunday, June 23 - Communion in 11 a.m. worship …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
I read the commentary in the Saturday-Tuesday, June 8-11, issue of The Sumter Item. Which is good, we cannot tolerate lawlessness in Sumter. And on the same token we cannot tolerate lawlessness in our government. I am a conservative, but I cannot …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
Dear residents of Sumter County, I can't thank you enough for coming out to vote for me in this past Tuesday's primary election. I am humbled by your support.
Although I know your time is valuable, I respectfully ask that you go to the polls once …
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6/19/24 06:00 AM
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