South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Executive Director Scott Earley often tries to find time to travel to different states to find ways to improve the progress of coaches in the Palmetto State. A few years ago, a trip to Texas led to a … more

On Feb. 22, Ragin Prep made history, celebrating a state championship for the first time when the Rams defeated Curtis Baptist for the SCISA 1A basketball state title. A month later, the initial high has cooled down, but the excitement around the … more

Reflections recalls the opening of one of Sumter's longest-existent retail stores, Galloway & Moseley Jewelers. The information and photos used to prepare this piece were obtained from The Sumter Item archives. The Galloway and Moseley jewelry … more

New hotel and parking garage and new technical high school announced at State of Sumter panel Sumter Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of Sumter on Friday, March 7, where several developments were announced. Board Chair of Sumter … more

"It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society." - J. Krishnamurti A young Irish-Catholic priest embarked on a mission to the Kalenjin peoples of Kenya. Having been trained in "community development," he was eager … more

Up in Sumter's Claremont Masonic Lodge No. 64's meeting chambers, the walls are lined with photos of the lodge's past masters, and outside of those chambers are display cases with old Mason memorabilia in them, antique Mason aprons and important … more

I have had the privilege of serving as the pastor at First Presbyterian here in Sumter for the last year. My wife and I moved to Sumter about six months ago, and so now it is our home, too. Although it is hard for me to believe it has been a year … more

https://www.theitem.com/stories/the-sumter-item-impact-march-april-2025,427288 Impact marks 1 year of community news, storytelling 1 year in, what exactly did The Item Impact do? more