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Crestwood Knights Class of 2024 enjoys walk across stage
The Class of '24 Knights officially said goodbye to the castle as Crestwood High School hosted its graduation ceremony on Friday morning, May 24, at the Sumter County Civic Center. more
3rd man taken into custody by Sumter police after fatal North Purdy shooting
A third man suspected of involvement in a fatal shooting on North Purdy Street on Monday, May 20, turned himself in to law enforcement Friday evening after a news conference earlier Friday naming him … more
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Sumter officers identify 3 men in connection with North Purdy shooting that killed innocent driver; 1 wanted, considered armed and dangerous
Sumter area law enforcement officials have identified three men in connection with the North Purdy shooting on Monday, May 20, and are asking for the public’s help locating one of them and … more
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Woman wins $30K on scratch-off ticket at Walmart Fuel Station on Pinewood Road in Sumter
Some say an itchy palm means money is coming your way, and for one Midlands woman it truly did. According to a news release from S.C. Education Lottery, the woman who purchased a $2 scratch-off … more
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Sumter coroner confirms identity of innocent driver shot on North Purdy Street; officers ask for public's help to ID shooters
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of the individual who died following a shooting on North Purdy Street. Blaine Varner, 59, of Sumter, died from injuries sustained in an … more
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Morris College names Sewell its 11th president
STAFF REPORT Morris College Board of Trustees in Sumter has named Said Sewell, Ph.D., CFRM, as its 11th president with his presidency beginning on July 1. According to a news release, "The Morris … more
May Yards of the Month chosen by Poinsett-Bland Garden Club
PHOTOS PROVIDED Poinsett-Bland Garden Club, member of The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter Inc., announces May Yards of the Month. Daniel Wealth Management at 234 Broad St., left, was chosen as Business Yard of the Month. Under a covered porch, … more
A sweet sound: Former Baker’s Sweets pastry chef, Manning resident fulfilling life passion with debut album release
Ginger Winn hand-cranks a mixer, combining eggs into flour that in a subsequent shot magically has become a cupcake. Flour dusts her cheek, is swiped across her forehead. The 24-year-old South Carolina native who lived in Manning through much of … more
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Lakewood student wins 2024 Congressional Art Competition for the 6th Congressional District
Peyton Harvin, a student at Lakewood High School, won the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for the 6th Congressional District of South Carolina. Harvin's artwork will grace the Cannon Tunnel, connecting the U.S. House of Representatives' offices … more
Clothing drive in Sumter Saturday if weather permits
Sumterite Geraldine Singleton hopes for the forecast of showers to hold out during a clothing drive this Saturday, May 25. Singleton has hosted frequent clothing drives as a means to give back to the community alongside her community meals held … more
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Memorial Day event, fish fry to be held at Wilder Elementary May 27
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, the Veterans Appreciation Committee is hosting its annual event in Sumter honoring servicemen and women. It will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at Wilder Elementary School at 975 S. Main St. in Sumter, and the … more
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Greeleyville native named Liberty primary academy director
A 14-year public education veteran who has held numerous roles will be the next primary academy director at Liberty STEAM Charter School. Liberty announced on Friday that current Williamsburg County School District elementary school principal … more
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Fourth Fridays featuring Sumter, national artists to begin Friday
If you're looking to let your hair down and enjoy a night out on the town, then get ready as Fourth Friday returns. Fourth Friday concerts, sponsored by City of Sumter and Yannis, will return to the front lawn of the old Sumter County Courthouse … more
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City breaks ground on new Shot Pouch Greenway trailhead, renovations
Last week, the City of Sumter broke ground on a new Shot Pouch Greenway trailhead at Swan Lake Iris Gardens, which will include a new parking lot off Bland Avenue, updated landscaping and green space, according to the city's … more
Veterans to be honored with Sumter Cemetery memorial dedication ceremony Tuesday, May 28
On Tuesday, May 28, at the Sumter Historic Cemetery, there will be a dedication ceremony for the new memorial on site honoring veterans, both local and worldwide. Starting at 4 p.m. at 700 W. Oakland Ave., the ceremony will feature the Shaw Air … more
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Sumter Iris Festival returns for 82nd year May 23
The oldest continuous festival in South Carolina returns on Thursday, May 23, with Taste at the Gardens, continuing through Memorial Day weekend, all right here in Sumter. Taste at the Gardens … more
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Nearby driver dies from injuries in North Purdy Street shooting; Sumter officers seek public's help
An innocent driver was killed in an exchange of gunfire between two other vehicles on Monday afternoon along North Purdy Street. Sumter police are seeking the public’s help following … more
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Black Cowboy Festival gallops into Rembert this weekend
Along the horizon of the Sumter County countryside, where the air is sweet with the smell of hay and the sun kisses the short grass, a treasured celebration unfolds that pays homage to the unsung … more
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Career and Education Fair will be held in Mayesville Tuesday, May 21, at Mary McLeod Bethune Learning Center
There will be a Career and Education Fair on Tuesday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mary McLeod Bethune Learning Center, and there will be food trucks on site as well. The event will be at … more
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SCDOT Commission approves 2025 Pavement Improvement Plan that includes projects in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee
At its meeting on Thursday, May 16, the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission approved the agency’s 2025 Pavement Improvement Program, which includes paving projects that will … more
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