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Guests enjoy farm-fresh food, art and more at Ag+Art kickoff event in Manning
The kickoff event for the Clarendon Ag+Art Tour was held Friday, May 31, as a Farm to Table dinner at Land Parker Welch LLC Courtyard and parking lot. Guests enjoyed farm-fresh foods, art … more
City of Sumter receives more block grant funding than expected
The city of Sumter has received an additional $18,000 in community development block grant money than officials had budgeted for earlier this year. During the Tuesday, June 4, Sumter City Council meeting, City Manager Deron McCormick told the … more
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BizTalk: New extended-stay hotel coming to Broad Street Woodspring Suites set to open next year
A new hotel - of the extended-stay variety - will be coming to Broad Street near Tractor Supply Co. A permit with the Sumter Building Department and the construction superintendent on site confirmed on Friday that a Woodspring Suites is being … more
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Sumter Community Foundation celebrates local nonprofits, presents over $9,000 in dollar-for-dollar matches from Midlands Gives Day
Sumter nonprofits are looking to make big strides, and one local foundation is lending a helping hand. Sumter Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Carolina Community Foundation, hosted a check presentation for a total of $9,309 on … more
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St. Anne and St. Jude sees 'many new faces' at inaugural Sumter International Food Festival
St. Anne and St. Jude Roman Catholic Church saw a great turnout at its Inaugural Sumter International Food Festival. The parish combined in 2016, began gathering under one roof in 2023 and has a "culturally diverse landscape," according to … more
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Award-winning All About Sumter magazine to be released in July
The Sumter Item's official annual guide to all of the businesses, people and places that make Sumter County great will be released in late July. The All About Sumter magazine will help newcomers and residents alike navigate the area and celebrate … more
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UPDATE: Sumter woman suffering from dementia FOUND
Sumter Police Department seeks the public's help to find a missing woman last seen Thursday afternoon.  Barbara Muldrow, 72, of Thomas Drive, who suffers from dementia, was last seen … more
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Woman wins $200K on scratch-off ticket at Sumter Food Lion
STAFF REPORT A Midlands woman, running early for a veterinarian appointment for her dog, stopped to purchase a scratch-off ticket at the Food Lion on North Guignard Drive in Sumter.  The $5 … more
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Sumter deputies search for suspect in connection to county burglaries
A 20-year-old man is wanted in connection to a burglary in the Pinewood area. Willie J.N. Green is wanted on charges of second-degree violent burglary and third-degree burglary, according to … more
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Club Digest: June 5, 2024
The Sumter Art Association President Kathy Creech welcomed 53 members to the final meeting of the Sumter Art Association for 2023-24 which was held at the parish hall of The Church of the Holy Comforter on May 21, 2024. Special guests were newly … more
Public Agenda: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, June 5, at 4 p.m., Lynchburg Municipal Building, 81 … more
House District 64 in state General Assembly
Two Democrats will face each other in the June primary to vie for the chance to then face incumbent Fawn Pedalino in the November election for the House District 64 seat in the South Carolina General Assembly. House District 64 in the state … more
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Newcomer challenges incumbent in Lee County Council District 5 primary
Jacqueline Josey and Kimberly King are running in the Democratic primary for Lee County Council District 5 on June 11. King, a first-time candidate and a certified special education teacher, shares her skills, plans and hopes for success through … more
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Manning Avenue Free Studio breaks ground; officials eager for positive impact on Sumter through the arts
The South Sumter community will soon to be privy to a new build that is sure to spark great creativity. On Friday, May 31, Ivan Sanders, executive board director of Manning Avenue Free Studio Mission, was joined by government officials, like … more
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Sumter Beacon releases showtimes for 'Bull Street' movie filmed in Clarendon
Include a trip to Beacon Cinemas in your weekend plans, as showtimes for the Clarendon County-filmed feature "Bull Street" have been released. Lynn Dow, a New Yorker with ties to Summerton, and Wendy Tucker Tannock, of Bermuda, began filming … more
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Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Sumter High's Michael O'Neal scouts for sustainability, encourages teens to make a difference
Pristine trails, crisp, clean air and a pond filled with wildlife - that's the vision that drives Sumter High School rising junior Michael O'Neal to care for the school's Environmental Center. At 16 years old, Michael said his dedication to … more
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Epps Ortho K9-5K raises money for Sumter SPCA
PHOTOS BY MARK PEKURI / THE SUMTER ITEM Dogs of all breeds, owners and friends came out to support the Epps Ortho K9-5K, a professionally timed race, held Saturday, June 1. In 2017, Dr. Thomas W. Epps was looking for a way to increase what he was … more
Sumter School District will move to electronic procurement with new school year
After some delays, it appears Sumter School District will go live with an electronic procurement process system with the start of the new school year. District Chief Financial Officer Shatika Spearman confirmed to the school board's Finance … more
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Lee County school board District 1 race
Two Democrats will face each other in the June primary for the Lee County School District Board of Trustees' Area (or District) 1 race, and the winner will run unopposed in the November election. For the primary, incumbent Mattie Moses Mack and … more
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Clarendon council chairman candidate answers questions about his candidacy
There are three candidates for Clarendon County Council chair, according to the South Carolina Election Commission. The seat is currently held by Dwight L. Stewart Jr. Stewart is running again, and the other two candidates are LaNette Samuels Cooper … more
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