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Social Security Matters: Reader asks when she should enroll in Medicare
DEAR RUSTY: I am writing to ask for your advice on when I should sign up or enroll in a Medicare Plan. I have submitted an early retirement application to request benefits to begin 30 days after my 62nd birthday, in April 2025. I am a single lady … more
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Give thanks for relationships and take time to nuture them more
Last weekend I got together with eight of my closest friends from high school. Most of us started going to school together when we were in the sixth grade. One of these friends moved down the street from me when we were 5 years old, and we have not … more
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Ragin plans to open charter; 3 finalists named for teacher of year
SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR PLANS TO OPEN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL The board chairman for Sumter School District is also the planning committee chairman for a newly approved tuition-free, public charter school that is scheduled to open in Sumter in a little … more
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Sumter native goes on reef restoration expedition in Fiji
Amberlynn Fowler is a Sumter native who grew up immersed in nature. From fishing in the Santee River to visiting South Carolina's beaches to just watching nature documentaries, Fowler has always been fascinated with the world around her. Taking a … more
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Horror film 'Sinners' is full of adrenaline, a crowning achievement
Set in 1932 Jim Crow-era Mississippi arrives a tale combining two favorites of mine from a literary and educational perspective. Director Ryan Coogler, the man behind "Fruitvale Station," "Creed" and both "Black Panther" films, presents a unique, … more
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Sip various brews, enjoy free concerts coming up and line dance at civic center
Don't miss all the horse shows, delicious food, line dancing and much more at the 28th-annual Black Cowboy Festival, which will be held May 22-25 on the land of Greenfield Farm in Rembert. The three-day event is organized and promoted by the … more
Former Sumter High star Addison standing out after 1st semester at South Carolina
Anthony Addison has only been at South Carolina for a semester, but he's already turning heads. The former Sumter High defensive lineman graduated early so he could get a taste of the college life and quickly caught the attention of the Gamecock … more
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Bradford's Chapel was also known as Green Swamp Church
Reflections revisits the writings of Thomas Stubbs as relevant to the arrival of Methodists into the Sumter community. Information and photos were taken from The Sumter Item archives. The writings of Thomas McAlpin Stubbs and Dr. Anne King Gregorie … more
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4 local government headlines to know from the past month
Sumter County Council OKs $7M in capital requests in county budget workshop At Sumter County Council's meeting on Tuesday, April 22, $7 million in capital requests was approved, marking the first approval in the county's budget process so … more
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Sumter Next Gen News Editor Maple on how leadership begins by seeing differently
If the walls of our newsroom could talk, they'd tell you some hilarious stories about your local reporters. Some that are real knee-slappers, others that are true tearjerkers. But what I hope they tell you about is how our quirky conversations … more
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National Military Women's Memorial ambassador encourages thanking service members and their families during May
Every month has its fair share of special days, ones to recognize significant people, places or moments in history that have had an impact on a community, state and our country. May has many of them falling under the umbrella of Military … more
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Group hosts Mayfest to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Roads of Independence is hosting several events and activities in the area, starting with its Mayfest Backyard Cookout on May 1 on the Morris College campus. … more
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Delight in every bite: Murray’s old-fashioned, homemade doughnuts still a popular treat
How does one go from a career as a lab manager in the carpet business to making doughnuts full time? That is part of the story of how Johnny Murray would eventually start Murray's Donuts on Bultman … more
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Beauty by the book and from the heart
Very few professions allow you to reap benefits in real time. And it's not always monetary. For Janette Logan, it comes in the form of a student's first confident haircut. A trembling hand going steadily. A whisper doused with pride, "Miss … more
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Social Security Matters: Reader asks can my wife and I get spouse benefits from each other?
DEAR RUSTY - My wife and I are currently collecting Social Security. We both started receiving SS at 62 years old. That said, we get by on a tight budget. A retired friend told us about an option which allows a spouse to collect half (1/2) of the … more
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Column by Rev. Stewart Rawson: Let us not forget the plight of our brothers and sisters at home, abroad
I had the privilege of participating with a mission group from Shandon Presbyterian Church in Columbia to Zambia in southern Africa. We had an eye surgeon with us, and so we set up an eye clinic in the rural village of Mwandi in Zambia. There is a … more
Beyond the badge: How 1st Sgt. Robert Beckford found his calling at Sumter High
Before the buses pull in and the sun rises over Sumter High School, 1st Sgt. Robert Beckford is already walking the halls - boots quiet on the waxed floors, heart wide open, smile on display as he greets the early drop-offs. He can hold casual … more
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Former Manning, S.C. State star Smith sets eyes on NFL Draft
Former Manning linebacker Aaron "Boog" Smith saw it all during his collegiate career at South Carolina State. His journey to Orangeburg started with COVID-19, and ever since that lost season, the Bulldog linebacker has been in the lab honing his … more
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AI continues to grow, but how could it affect local artists?
The use of artificial intelligence for artistic renderings, research and writings has been a hot topic for a couple years now. It seems like every day there is a new piece of AI technology, and that can be hard to navigate. In artist spaces, AI … more
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Enjoy everything these spring weekends will bring in Sumter
Love shrimp? This feast's for you. Sumter Museum's 23th-annual Shrimp Feast featuring shrimp prepared a variety of ways is returning from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the museum, 122 N. Washington St. Tickets are $50 members; $75 non-members. … more
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