Lee County
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Here is a list of candidates in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties that you may see on your ballot who are not running against someone in another party. Every race has the option for write-in … more
When do I need to register to vote? The deadline to register to vote in any election in South Carolina is normally 30 days prior to Election Day, but the deadline was extended by 10 days due to … more
Hurricane Helene is now officially responsible for 22 deaths in South Carolina, though none have been reported in The Sumter Item ’s tri-county of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee. S.C. … more
An early morning one-vehicle collision ended in a fatality in Lee County. According to Master Trooper William H. Bennett with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a 2019 Tesla sedan was traveling west … more
After four days of testimony and evidence presentation, a jury found the second inmate to appear on trial for his involvement in the deadliest prison riot in South Carolina in over 25 years guilty of … more
LEE COUNTY, S.C. --- Two witnesses took the stand before the prosecution rested its case the morning of Day 3 for the second 2018 Lee Correctional Institution trial.  Stephen Green is on … more
Editor's note: This is an ongoing trial, and updates will be posted as they become available. LEE COUNTY, S.C. ---    Day 2 for the second trial in the 2018 Lee CI riots case are … more
Editor's note: This is an ongoing trial, and updates will be posted as they become available. Opening arguments for the 2nd trial  of 2018 Lee Correctional Institution begin Tuesday … more
BISHOPVILLE - Thanks to a new partnership between Coca-Cola Consolidated and Lee County School District, students and staff in Lee County School District's six schools can now enjoy products by the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the … more
COLUMBIA - In observance of Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 15-21, the South Carolina Department of Public Health is emphasizing the critical importance of proper car seat use and hosting a series of car seat checks, including one in Bishopville … more
The tri-county and most of South Carolina is now free from drought as late-July rain and Tropical Storm Debby covered much of the state, dumping the most rain locally in Bishopville. The S.C. Drought Response Committee, meeting via conference … more
RESTON, Virginia - Low-level airplane and helicopter flights are planned over broad regions of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The airborne survey will be conducted … more
Lee County School District will continue with eLearning on Friday, Aug. 9. All schools and office buildings will be closed, and all activities, including athletic events and fields trips, are … more
Lee County School District will dismiss elementary schools at 1:30 p.m. today, Aug. 6, and middle and high schools at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 6.  Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 7-8,  have been … more
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