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Accurate student address data key to solving Sumter district bus issues
Accurate student home addresses is much more important to improving late buses in Sumter School District than implementing a 4.5-year-old rezoning study, where only minimal transportation efficiencies were achieved, based on a recent discussion with … more
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Wilson Hall among 15 state schools to win nearly $30,000 for projects
COLUMBIA - Fifteen South Carolina schools have been awarded a total of $29,350 through the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services' Champions of the Environment program to support student-led environmental education projects, including … more
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Early voting for school board Area 8 runoff between Leventis and Ray is Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12-13
The Sumter school board Area 8 election is the lone race in Sumter County that will require a runoff, and early voting for that seat will be Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12-13. Those two days for early voting will be at one site, the Sumter County … more
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Crosswell students honor veterans with event, choir performance and presentation of colors
Students at Crosswell Drive Elementary School were able to listen to local veterans share their personal stories of service and sacrifice on Friday, Nov. 6. The morning also included a performance by Crosswell Drive Chorus and presentation of the … more
3 Sumter school board incumbents roll; 4th is headed to Nov. 17 runoff
Solid voting records, name recognition and their support for the new superintendent might have led three Sumter school board incumbents to easy wins in election races Tuesday, while a fourth faces a runoff. Incumbent trustees the Rev. Ralph … more
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Sumter High School Speech and Debate students earn national award
Two Sumter High School seniors, Carmine Bookhart and Corbin Weatherwax, have earned the prestigious Speaking and Service Award from the National Speech and Debate Association. The national honor recognizes students who participate in more than 100 … more
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Liberty STEAM Charter School will add 2nd K-8 school near Shaw Air Force Base
After its state authorizer conditionally approved a Liberty STEAM Charter School's Board of Directors replication application to establish a second K-8 school, Sumter's first tuition-free public charter school is officially expanding. Liberty … more
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Bringing a love of learning to life
Liberty STEAM Charter School held its annual Book Character Day Parade on Friday, Oct. 30, at both its Primary Academy and Elementary Academy campuses. The school's scholars, or students, dressed as their favorite book characters to bring the … more
Jason Johnson wins Sumter school board Area 5 in landslide
Pinewood native Jason Johnson won the Sumter school board Area 5 race in a landslide with 64.51% of the total vote.   Challenger Roosevelt Miott placed second with 20.55% of the vote, … more
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Sumter school board Area 8 will be runoff between Leventis, Ray
The Sumter school board Area 8 race will be headed to a runoff in two weeks between incumbent Phil Leventis and challenger Sherril Ray.   In a three-way race, Leventis finished well … more
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Incumbent McLeod takes Sumter school board Area 6 with 61% of vote
Two-term incumbent Matthew “Mac” McLeod easily captured the Sumter school board Area 6 race with 61.05% of the vote Tuesday.  Challengers Venitia Reebel and Sindy Beam finished a … more
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Incumbent Canty takes Sumter school board Area 3 race
Incumbent the Rev. Ralph Canty captured the Sumter school board Area 3 race easily with 52.09% of the vote.  Challenger Allie Shaye Bullard was second with 16.8% of the total votes, … more
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Incumbent Cousar-Johnson wins Sumter school board Area 4 easily 
Incumbent Tarah Cousar-Johnson won the Sumter school board Area 4 race with 57.75% of the vote over challenger the Rev. Daryl McGhaney, who carried 41.35%. Area 4 includes the rural eastern … more
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ELECTION DAY: Links and info for Sumter school board areas’ race coverage
It's Election Eve and Tuesday is Election Day in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties and here is a quick voter guide to the Sumter school board races. All The Sumter Item’s election coverage is … more
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Classes enjoy fall activities at Dorr Farms
Manning Early Childhood Center students spent a perfect fall day at Dorr Farms on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Mrs. Jordan and Ms. Hinnant, Mrs. Crisanti and Ms. Ladayshia, and Mrs. Joyner and Mrs. Montgomery enjoyed the fall adventures with the children. … more
McLeod faces 2 challengers in Sumter school board Area 6 race
Editor's note: This is the last in a series on the five Sumter school board area seats that are up for election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Each week leading up to Election Day, The Sumter Item has analyzed at least one area (alternatively called district) … more
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Lakewood's Marching Soldiers of Sound host schools for competition
Lakewood High School's Marching Soldiers of Sound host traditional high step marching bands from across the state at the school in Sumter for the South Carolina Band Directors Association state band championship on Saturday, Oct. 24. Local schools … more
Incumbent Canty faces 3 challengers for school board Area 3 seat
Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series on the five Sumter school board area seats that are up for election in November. Each week leading up to Election Day, The Sumter Item has analyzed at least one area (alternatively called district) race … more
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Sumter school board to meet tonight, Monday, Oct. 26, on superintendent’s annual evaluation
In one additional meeting before Election Day next week, the current Sumter school board will meet tonight (Monday) for the purpose of the superintendent’s evaluation. Superintendent Gerald … more
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Elementary students visit Sumter firefighters
In honor of Fire Prevention Week, Sumter School District elementary students visited local firefighters to learn critical home and school safety practices. Fire officials walked them through basic fire prevention rules, smoke alarm checks and exit … more
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