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Thank you for continued support of new endeavor to inform our community
Thanks for your continued support of The Item Impact. This monthly newspaper is delivered at no cost to more than 30,000 households across Sumter County. That's a very large commitment from The Item to distribute local news to such a large … more
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2-year-old Sumter nonprofit tackles community needs
Services of Hope has been in Sumter for about two years, but its impact has grown fast. From an in-house food pantry to homeowning courses to a meal share plan for elders, the nonprofit helps its community in a variety of ways. Founded by … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: North Main Street of the 1950s remembered
Reflections remembers buildings located on North Main Street in the late 1950s. This segment of downtown has undergone myriad changes through the years. The author has numbered key points on the map and trusts that many long-term residents will … more
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It's a wing-dingin' good time! Sumter’s Pizza Lane brings back Wings & Strings
Some of the greatest ideas come from crazy conversations with your friends. Take Billy Lane and Hank Martin, for example. Lane, the namesake and founder of Sumter's beloved Pizza Lane, was hanging out in one of the restaurant's booths one fateful … more
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Former Sumter High DB Gregg guiding next generation as Gamecock assistant coach
Jordan Gregg was a standout defensive back for Sumter High in the mid-2010's. After graduating in 2018, he took his talents to Catawba College and UNC Pembroke, where he continued to thrive. In four years at Catawba, he collected 142 total … more
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Why are our winters generally so mild? Meteorologist explains
Well, August is behind us, and fall is here in Sumter and the Midlands. August was certainly not the "beast" with heat that it often is here with an average daily high temperature of 89.7 degrees for the 31 days on the calendar, according to the … more
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Catching up with local stars early in the college season
The college football season has been packed with some excellent action so far, and athletes from the tri-county have been in the middle of it all. It can be hard to keep track of athletes spread across the country, but this is an overview of some of … more
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Check out the August / September 2024 issue of The Sumter Item Impact
Some information is too important to withhold https://www.theitem.com/stories/the-sumter-item-impact-august-september-2024,418790 more
Social Security Matters: 40 'quarters of credit' required to be eligible for benefits
Dear Rusty: For a 30-year period, I was making a living as an independent contractor and freelancer. I was working on behalf of myself. Thus, I was only paying state and federal taxes when applied. Due to changes in the employment landscape, I wish … more
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How hot is hot in August in the Midlands?
One may wonder how hot is hot in the Midlands for August. The month is actually the second hottest on the calendar for the Columbia area with an average daily high temperature of 88.5 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The hottest … more
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Who will be on ballot for Sumter city council and mayor?
One mayor's seat, three wards and 11 candidates. Sumter City Council filing ended at noon Wednesday, July 31, and the competition has surrounded the positions of Ward 4 representative and mayor. Wards 2, 4, 6 and the mayor's seat are going to be … more
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Career readiness partnership helps S.C. jobseekers stand out
COLUMBIA - The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is pleased to announce expanded offerings for jobseekers and employers through its partnership with WIN Learning, a leading provider of career readiness solutions. Jobseekers now have … more
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Some information is too important to withhold
Storms soaking saturated ground. Football flying into fall. Elections engaging civic discourse. These are all storylines Sumter and South Carolina are bound to experience annually or every few years, to varying degrees of intensity and … more
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Many Sumter landmarks have vanished over time
Reflections remembers many of Sumter's landmarks that have been razed or altered to make room for new structures that may have required additional space. Webster defines a landmark as any prominent feature of the landscape, such as a tree or … more
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Education and the brain: On grace and development
For Coach Tommy Jones January is cold for baseball, but at this preseason practice, the team sitting, backs against the left field fence in front of our home dugout, I was as warm and shamefaced as I could be. Coach Tommy Jones, as he did before … more
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Finding compassion in crisis: Meet Sumter Police Department's Senior Victim Advocate Amanda Wiley
In nature, the journey of a butterfly - from a humble caterpillar inching along the ground to a cocooned chrysalis to the emergence of a vibrant winged creature - mirrors the transformation that comes with growth and change. Amanda Wiley's … more
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Sumter's Genealogical Society pieces together history
An old, dusty family Bible or a long-forgotten deed to a property; as much as Sumter's genealogical society contributes to its county, its county can contribute to it. Even the tiniest items can piece together someone's past. "Many people go, … more
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A REVIEW: 'Longlegs' captures your attention from beginning to end
Every so often, I examine a chronological list of films slated for release during the current or upcoming year. One of the growing concerns I found myself experiencing was a complete lack of creative and interesting horror films for cinema. … more
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Behind the lens: Longtime photographer Charlie Mathis gets candid about his journey, passion for capturing the moment
The click of a camera shutter - crisp, precise and fleeting - does more than capture a moment; it seals emotions, stories and memories into a single, timeless image. For longtime photographer Charlie Mathis, the simple act continues to be the … more
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Top recent storylines from Sumter School District
1. SCHOOL YEAR BEGAN AUG. 1 Before Tropical Storm Debby forced Sumter School District to transition to eLearning days in early August, the district did open the school year with the first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 1. It marked the second … more
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