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Central Carolina Technical College earns Military Friendly School designation for 13th year
Continuing a long tradition, Central Carolina Technical College has been recognized for its support of military families. The college recently earned the 2024-25 Military Friendly School designation for the 13th-consecutive year from the Military … more
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Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program returns to tri-county June 1
The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program is designed to help supplement the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce while supporting South Carolina's local farmers. This seasonal USDA grant program allows … more
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Sumter Liberty STEAM Charter School moves 2 teachers into roles of 'teacherpreneurs'
Liberty STEAM Charter School will roll out a relatively new classroom concept next school year to improve student reading achievement while also showing support to all teachers on its staff. Along with implementing a new school-wide, … more
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Sumter-area Memorial Day events honor those who died in service to their country
Sumter-area Memorial Day events included the Sumter County Veterans Association's Memorial Day Ceremony at Sumter Veterans Flag Park and the Veterans Appreciation Committee's annual fish fry at Wilder Elementary School. The Veterans Appreciation … more
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Get to know candidates for Clarendon County Council District 2 seat
After nearly 16 years, A.C. English, Clarendon County Council District 2 representative, announced earlier this year he will not run for reelection for his county seat. There are two candidates for the seat currently held by English Jr. Both are … more
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Shaw's Maj. Gen. David B. Lyons addresses Gold Star families
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David B. Lyons, Commander, 15th Air Force, Shaw Air Force Base, addresses Gold Star families during the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North … more
Sumter coroner releases South Guignard Drive shooting victim's identity; police still seeking information
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of the driver who was fatally shot at a South Guignard traffic light on Monday morning. Tavares K McFadden, 32, of Rembert, was pronounced … more
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Sumter man kills wife, calls authorities next day to confess
A Sumter man in is custody after calling law enforcement to confess that he fatally shot his wife. At 6:28 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, Freddie Samuel Fals, 61, of North Saint Paul Church Road, … more
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1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at South Guignard Drive intersection; police offer reward for information
Sumter Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding a fatal shooting early Monday.  At about 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired at the Green … more
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Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: His life mattered
Mac Hammond grew up at Alice Drive Baptist Church. I don't really know much about him, but I knew his mother. I would imagine that Mac, like most boys in the '60s, got through school, liked girls, hoped to settle down one day and have a … more
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Old Alderman Drug Co. area in Sumter revamp plans include retail, restaurant, beauty businesses
Downtown Sumter might be getting a new Mexican restaurant, boutique, salon and short-term housing connected to the Hyatt. During the Thursday, May 23, historic preservation design review board meeting, the board approved two requests, both made … more
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Irises, rodeo, pickleball and aquatics all part of the weekend fun
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Farmers Market is up and running from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 22 at USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road. Grab … more
Committee wants input on Sumter area transportation needs
The public has a chance to provide input to Sumter area transportation officials on revisions to the 2024-25 Unified Planning Work Program and on revisions to the 2024-33 Sumter Area Transportation Improvement Program. The Unified Planning Work … more
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USC seeks oral narrators from Sumter to feature in 'Forest to Furniture' exhibit
Sharing is caring - in any capacity, but especially when it comes to history. To share stories of a life once lived years, decades and even centuries ago shows the utmost care for how far we've come and how far we have to go. If you're looking to … more
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Crowd enjoys Taste at the Gardens during Sumter Iris Festival
What a way to kick off the annual Iris Festival. Taste at the Gardens on Thursday night, May 23, gave attendees a taste of what's to come for the annual three-day festival, from delicious bites - ranging from savory barbecue to sweet cotton candy … more
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Sumter High Class of 2024 celebrates achievements
Cheers for the Class of 2024 rang out in Memorial Stadium for the final time this school year on Thursday night, May 23, as Sumter High School celebrated its seniors at this year's graduation ceremony. PHOTOS BY ADAM FLASH / THE SUMTER ITEM more
Son of Tuskegee Airman to speak at Sumter Memorial Day Ceremony
Sumter County Veterans Association invites all to its Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27. The annual ceremony looks to remember and honor all who have served in the fight for our country. This year, the association and attendees will hear … more
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Other parents defend Sumter High track and field program
Further investigation into a coach's claims along with her husband about a local high school's track and field team reveal contradictions and a past criminal record on the part of the husband. Four parents of current Sumter High School track and … more
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Continental Tire Sumter plant unveils expansion, new extruder line
Continental Tire held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, unveiling its new 126,000-foot expansion and new extruder line as the company celebrates its 10th anniversary in Sumter and long-term economic … more
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Senate District 35 primary election will be June 11; Democratic, Republican candidates answer questions
A Senate district that touches parts of Sumter, Kershaw, Richland and Lee counties will have a new face representing its constituents after the November general election, and candidates from both parties are vying for the spot. Three-term state … more
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