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Lee County elementary schools to consolidate into 1 by 2024
BISHOPVILLE - Lee County's three elementary schools will be consolidated into one thanks to the former state superintendent allocating millions to the school district. In September 2022, Lee County School District and Clarendon County School … more
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Fayetteville man, 65, dies in single-vehicle wreck in Lee County 
The Lee County Coroner's Office released the name of the individual who died as a result of a single-vehicle wreck Sunday night.  At about 9:24 p.m., Dirk Kelvin Lambert, 65, of … more
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Bishopville Police search for 64-year-old missing man
The Bishopville Police Department seeks the public help’s to locate a man that was last seen in April. Willis Jermone “Benji” Frierson, 64, was last seen Sunday, April 30. He … more
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Midlands Gives breaks record for 2nd year in a row; Sumter, Clarendon, Lee county nonprofits raise thousands
For the second year in a row, Midlands Gives Day raised more than $4 million for hundreds of local nonprofits.Thanks to generous donors throughout the state, the annual 18-hour online giving … more
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Sumter, Lee and Clarendon county nonprofits will participate in 10th-annual Midlands Gives fundraiser
Nonprofits throughout Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties will be some of the more than 570 organizations to participate in the 10th-annual Midlands Gives Day. After raising a record-breaking $3.73 million in 2022, Central Carolina Community … more
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Register for guided, open-air tram tour at Lee State Park on Saturday to see wildlife
BISHOPVILLE - Hop aboard our whisper-quiet, open-air tour vehicle and explore the park along the historic Loop Road at Lee State Park. Visitors will see historic points of interest while keeping an eye out and ears open for park wildlife like … more
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Tri-county gets more than $64M in rural infrastructure state grants
Clarendon and Lee counties, along with the municipalities of Bishopville, Manning, Summerton, Sumter and Pinewood, received a combined $64,640,943 in South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program grants from the South Carolina Rural … more
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Bishopville artist hopes to beautify county with art from recycled items
One man's trash is this Bishopville artist's treasure. Susan Ciotti and her husband are the owners of the Accidental Artist in the Blue Moon Studio, a Bishopville art studio at 247 N. Main St. Ciotti has been participating in craft shows since … more
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Lee County Council to vote on land purchase for new volunteer fire station
Residents of the St. Charles area of Lee County may have a new public safety building in coming months. Alan Watkins, Lee County administrator, said county council members will vote next Tuesday to approve the building of another county volunteer … more
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Disposal of waste pesticides offered at Lee County site April 4
COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is offering South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides.The pesticide and chemical program is open to all private, commercial and … more
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Bishopville native will be given 2023 Folk Heritage Award
Up to four South Carolina artists or organizations will receive the Folk Heritage Award each year, and this year, a Bishopville man is one of the recipients being honored for his inspiring journey of overcoming unimaginable odds. Hampton Rembert, … more
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Levi Pearson Foundation scholarship now open to graduating seniors in Clarendon, Sumter, Lee, Williamsburg counties
A college scholarship opportunity is now open to students for the 2023-24 school year. The Levi Pearson Scholarship Foundation has been committed to helping shape and mold young adults of Clarendon and surrounding counties into sound citizens, … more
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USC Sumter, Morris College, Clemson University host 66 students for Call Me MiSTER recruitment
Male high school students from various counties in South Carolina walked the USC Sumter campus last Friday to learn more about what it will take to be a MiSTER. Established on the campus of Clemson University more than 20 years ago, the Call Me … more
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2 Bishopville women killed before houses set ablaze last year
The Bishopville Police Department held a news conference Friday afternoon about two house fire deaths last year. The chief of police shared the autopsy reports revealed the victim of each house fire … more
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Volunteers for Guardian ad Litem program needed, free online training Feb. 27
The need for volunteers advocating for abused or neglected children is still at an all-time high in the tri-county area, and residents are encouraged to join the free training program to become an advocate. The online training will be held on … more
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Friends of Lee County Animal Shelter ask residents for help to fight euthanasia policy
Friends of Lee County Animal Shelter are asking residents to help fight a new policy put in place by the county. The animal shelter is owned and operated by the county, and management of the shelter falls under the supervision of the Lee County … more
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GAIL PLAYER • 1940 - 2023: Bishopville woman remembered for love of God, community service
A Bishopville woman is being remembered by her community as "fun-loving" and a community servant for the time she devoted to councils and boards throughout her life. Gail Player was born on Sept. 20, 1940, in Sumter and passed away Jan. 24 after … more
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Sumter, Lee, Clarendon mark 50 years since blizzard of 1973
CLARENDON COUNTY - The popular tune "Let It Snow" that was written by Sammy Cahn and composed by Jule Styne in 1945 described the 1973 blizzard that brought the tri-county area to a standstill perfectly. "Oh, the weather outside is … more
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Not feeling the love? Get back at that ex this Valentine's Day, help Lee County Animal Shelter
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but for those who might not feel so romantic - do not fret, there is a better way to celebrate. What better way to celebrate in a not-so-sweet way than having a stuffed animal with your ex's name on it … more
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Pellman named to head Dennis Center in Bishopville after long-time leader retires
SUBMITTED The Board of Directors of the Dennis Community Development Corp. of Lee County announced it has elected William Pellman to become chairman of its governing board. Pellman replaces long-time outgoing Chairman Willie Blyther, who recently … more
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